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The 2026 South Texas Advanced Symposium on Trauma, Critical Care and Emergency General Surgery is a continuing education* event designed to provide the latest information on relevant trauma, critical care and emergency general surgery topics for a wide range of medical professionals. Topics will include trauma systems, adult, pediatric, and geriatric trauma and critical care management and emergency surgery topics.

The conference will focus on evidence-based and clinically relevant information for participants to use in their daily practice, including current trends on trauma and critical care medicine and principles for practical healthcare application. A diverse roster of professional speakers, including military experts, wellknown trauma surgeons, registered nurses and first responders, will lead the sessions.

For more information and pricing, contact Julieta Piando at 956-971-5658 or Julieta.Piando@uhsrgv.com.

Calendar of Activities:

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 & THURSDAY AUGUST 13, 2026
Pre Symposium Continuing Education Sessions
  • PHTLS for EMS
  • TNCC for STHS Nurses
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Pre Symposium Continuing Education Sessions
  • ABLS for STHS Nurses
  • EMS Education Session (EMS CE will be provided)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
Medical, Nursing, General Surgeons, Trauma Surgeons & Allied Health

Full day trauma, critical care and emergency general surgery symposium featuring experts from across the country. Complete schedule will be available soon. 

EMBASSY SUITES CONVENTION CENTER

800 Convention Center Blvd.
McAllen, TX 78501