Theoretical and practical courses divided into 2 phases. One theoretical course will be held in the morning where various surgical techniques in trauma are shown and discussed and another practical course will be held, where these techniques are applied on live animal models. For the first phase (theoretical) medical students or pre-graduate interns may register. For the 2nd phase of practice on live animal models, only surgical residents and trained surgeons will be allowed guaranteed by proper documentation.
General Objective
Discuss and practice the diverse surgical techniques in trauma through lectures guided by experts and surgical interventions on live animal models.
Specific Objectives
Reaffirm the technical concepts of trauma surgery
Discuss the techniques used in trauma surgery
Reaffirm each surgeon skills on a live animal model monitored by an expert
Practice surgical techniques according to the needs of each surgeon
Target Audience
(who should attend)
Trauma Surgeons
General Surgeons
Residents of General Surgery
Students (for the 1st phase)
Course Agenda
HOUR ACTIVITY
8:00 am–12 Noon | Didactic lectures
1: 00 pm–5:00 pm | Animal laboratory (Actual times are subject to change)
Directors: P. Ottolino, A. Basilio
Faculty: K. Mattox, E. Moore, D. Feliciano, T. Scalea, A. Rodriguez, R. Ivatury, N. Mendez, R. Herrera, G. Machain, A. Gonzalez
Local Coordinator
Each course will be assigned a coordinator. The course coordinator can be local or international
