Nebraska State Trauma Symposium

This comprehensive two-day educational activity designed to advance the knowledge, skills, and performance of health care professionals involved in the care of traumatically injured patients. This symposium brings together experts from across the state and nation to explore critical aspects of trauma care—from system-level coordination to bedside clinical interventions.

Through core presentations, interactive sessions, and focused breakout sessions, participants will gain valuable insights into the latest evidence-based practices and strategies for improving patient outcomes.

Symposium Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be better able to:

Describe the role of comprehensive trauma systems in enhancing patient outcomes and promoting coordinated care across various health care settings.
Evaluate current evidence-based practices in trauma resuscitation, including the use of whole blood, and examine their implications for patient care.
Identify strategies to optimize trauma care in diverse settings, including rural hospitals, through effective resource utilization, adherence to clinical guidelines, and interprofessional collaboration.

Target Audience

This accredited continuing education activity is designed for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, emergency medical services professionals, public health professionals, fellows, residents, students, and other health care providers involved in the care of trauma patients or interested in trauma systems and emergency response.

General Information

In support of improving patient care, University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lincoln
1040 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

Main Block: Book Here
Government Rate (ID required at check-in): Book Here

Reservation Deadline: July 2 or until block is full, whichever comes first.

Parking:

Self-parking: $1.50/hour (max $13.50/day)
Valet parking: $25/night (in and out privileges)

The Scarlet, Lincoln, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
2101 Transformation Drive, Lincoln, NE 68508

Group Rate: Book Here

Parking:

On-site: $20/day
Valet: $22/day

Pre-Symposium Workshop – July 23

Cadaver Lab

Wednesday, July 23 | Morning & Afternoon Sessions
This optional hands-on workshop offers participants the opportunity to enhance procedural skills in a cadaver-based learning environment. Attendance is limited to 30 participants per session to ensure a focused, high-quality experience.

Additional fee: $50
Available as an add-on during symposium registration.

*The Pre-Symposium Workshops are not accredited by the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Thursday Evening Reception – July 24

Thursday, July 24 | 6–8 p.m.
Join fellow attendees and speakers for a relaxed evening of networking, refreshments, and conversation. There is no cost to attend, but advanced registration is required.

Registration Information

Symposium Registration Fees

Physicians: $120
APPs and Nurses: $100
EMS and Other Health Care Professionals: $90
Fellows/Residents/Students: $80

Pre-Symposium Workshop (Optional)

Wednesday, July 23

The deadline to register is July 17.

If you need assistance with online registration, please call our Registration Office at 402-559-5929.

Cancel/Refund Policy

If you need to cancel your registration, please email registrationCCE@unmc.edu no later than July 17, 2025. There is a $25 processing fee for cancellations made by July 17. Cancellations made after this date and registrants who fail to attend are responsible for the full registration fee.

Symposium Directors

Zachary Bauman, DO, MHA, FACOS, FACS

Associate Professor, Division of Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, UNMC
Trauma Medical Director; Chest Wall Injury Program Medical Director, Nebraska Medicine