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Become a member and receive career-enhancing benefits

Our top priority is providing value to members. Your Member Services team is here to ensure you maximize your ACS member benefits, participate in College activities, and engage with your ACS colleagues. It's all here.

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In-person Event

2023 ATLS Global Symposium

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March 11–12 | The Chicago Hilton Downtown

The Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Global Symposium will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 11-12, 2023 in conjunction with the COT Annual Meeting in Chicago.  Join us for an outstanding educational program and the chance to network with trauma surgeons, nurses, coordinators, and educators from around the world. 

Registration

The registration fee for ATLS Global Symposium is determined by country of residence.  Fees collected will help support trauma education programming worldwide. 

US/Canada: $149

All other Countries: $79

Book your Accommodations

Reserve your room for the ATLS Global Symposium today.

CME Credit Claiming

Credit Claiming will open during the meeting. Claims for CME credit will be accepted until April 12, 2023.

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High Level Schedule

Please refer to the high-level schedule below when planning your travel and booking hotel reservation.

ATLS Global Symposium Attendees are invited to participate in the following COT 2023 Annual Meeting sessions and events:

Thursday, March 9, 2023

1:00-6:00 pm - Resident and Fellow Trauma Paper Competition

Friday, March 10, 2023

6:30-10:30 pm - COT Reception and Banquet

All attendees and their guests are invited to attend.  The banquet fee is $75 for attendees and $150 for each guest (limit 2).  The dress code is business attire.

2023 ATLS Global Symposium Agenda

Saturday, March 11, 2023

7:00 AM
5:00 PM
Badge Pickup & On-site Registration
7:00 AM
9:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
7:30 AM
8:30 AM
STOP THE BLEED® Instructor Training
9:00 AM
9:45 AM
ATLS Update
9:45 AM
10:30 AM
ATLS 11th Edition Instructor Course Preview
10:30 AM
10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM
11:45 AM

Stop The Bleed Global Experiences

 

Medical Student / Undergraduate Trauma Education

 

Trauma Coordinators / New Site Coordinators

11:45 AM

1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
1:00 PM
1:50 PM

Perspectives in Trauma Resuscitation

 

ATLS Faculty/ATLS Quality Assurance

 

ATLS Promulgation Experiences

1:50 PM
2:00 PM
Break
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
DEI and Humanism/Trauma Informed Care
3:00 PM
4:15 PM

Lightning Round Presentations

4:15 PM
4:30 PM
Day 1 Wrap-Up

4:30 PM

5:30 PM

Networking Reception

Sunday, March 12, 2023

7:00 AM
8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM
8:40 AM
International Region Chief Reports
8:40 AM
9:00 AM
Use of VR in Training
9:00 AM
9:15 AM
Break
9:15 AM
10:15 AM

Perspectives in ATLS Education

CMS Training for State/Province/Country/Region Chairs

Use of VR in Training Round Tables

10:15 AM
10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM
11:30 AM
Town Hall: ATLS 11
11:30 AM
12:00 PM
Day 2 Wrap Up

The schedule is subject to change. All times listed in Central Time.