Presented by the WMCHealth Trauma Consortium in partnership with New York Medical College, the 2026 symposium will feature renowned experts in trauma care, examining leading topics in the management and care of trauma patients. The program will also include three hands-on workshops.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
John W. Nevins, MD Auditorium
Medical Education Center, New York Medical College
30 Sunshine Cottage Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
This event is free. CMEs, CNEs and CEUs will be available.
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Speakers:
WMCHealth Distinguished Trauma Visiting Professor Lecture
“Recent Advances in Trauma Care and Resuscitation Strategies
Hasan B. Alam, MD
Loyal and Edith Davis Professor of Surgery
Chair, Department of Surgery,
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Surgeon‑in‑Chief, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
John A. Savino Visiting Trauma Professorship Lecture
“The Lifesaving Interventions – Are They Really Lifesaving?“
Nicholas Namias, MD, MBA, FACS, FCCM
Medical Director, Ryder Trauma Center, Jackson Health System
Chief, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
Vice Chair, Quality and Patient Experience
Professor of Surgery, DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
American College of Surgeons – New York State Committee on Trauma
Lifetime of Service Award
Lecture: “Responsible gun ownership: Working together to keep people safe“
Mark L. Gestring, MD, FACS
Professor, Surgery and Emergency Medicine
Chief, Division of Acute Care Surgery
University of Rochester Medical Center
Trauma Care topics will include:
- Advanced Airway Management
- FAST Exam & Ultrasound
- Fracture Stabilization
- Gun Violence & Trauma Care
- Hemorrhage Control
- Obstetric Trauma Simulation
- Prehospital & In-Hospital Lifesaving Interventions
- The Future of Trauma Care
Special thanks to our symposium directors and organizers: Kartik Prabhakaran, MD, Matthew Bronstein, MD, Tina Cocuzza, MD, Sulin Chung, MD, Jordan Kirsch, MD, Dylan Stewart, MD, Kate Maguire, MSN, Susan Wilson, MSN and Rebecca Bates.
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