May 15, 2026 ׀ 7:30 – 5:00PM
12th Annual Central California Trauma Symposium
Table Mountain Casino Resort: 777 Jackpot Ln, Friant, CA 93626
Target Audience
- Critical Care Nurses
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Emergency Physicians
- Emergency Room Nurses
- Intensivists
- Neurosurgeons
- Research Coordinators (Trauma/Critical Care)
- Respiratory Therapists
- Trauma Surgeons
Attendees Will
Have a better understanding and implement current trauma and critical care management trends in the emergency and ICU settings and apply this to achieve better outcomes.
Be able to identify early intervention and new therapies in managing trauma patients, put that knowledge into practice and show how this can improve patient outcomes.
Be able to identify early intervention and new therapies in managing trauma patients, put that knowledge into practice and show how this can improve patient outcomes.
Exclusive Early Bird pricing! Register now for $110—offer ends December 31, 2025.
Facility

Table Mountain Casino Resort 777 Jackpot Ln, Friant, CA 93626
May 15, 2026
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Parking Map
Hotel & Travel
Courtyard by Marriot Fresno Clovis (Near Fresno State & SaveMart Center)
Approx. 7min away from Conference venue
Address: 1450 Shaw Ave, Clovis, CA 93611
Phone: (559) 890-8244
Homewood Suites by Hilton Fresno Airport
Approx. 8min away from Conference venue
Address: 835 Gettysburg Ave, Clovis, CA 93612
Phone: (559) 292-4004
Fairfield Inn & Suites Fresno Clovis
Approx. 5min away from Conference venue
Address: 50 N Clovis Ave, Clovis, CA 93612
Phone: (559) 323-8080
Hyatt Place Fresno (Near the River Park Shopping Center)
Approx. 16min away from Conference venue
Address: 7333 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93720
Phone: (559) 899-0400
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the California Medical Association (CMA) through the joint providership of Trauma Research Education Foundation of Fresno (TREFF). Community Health System is accredited by the CMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement:
Community Medical Centers designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Confidentiality Statement:
Any Protected Healthcare Information (PHI) discussed in this meeting is intended for learning purposes only and is not to be discussed outside of the conference.
Session 1
Time | Description |
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0700-0800 | Registration, breakfast, and Exhibitor booths |
0800-0805 | Welcome |
0805-0850 | “Empathy in Healthcare and Enhancing Mobility Benefits for Hospitalized Patients” Presented by: John Meccico, PA-C, Heather Crockett, RN Clinical Nurse Educator |
0850-0920 | “ECMO in Trauma” Presented by: Appajosula Rao, MD |
0920-0950 | Point Counter Point: “Comparing Pediatric Trauma Care: Dedicated Pediatric Centers vs. Adult Centers”? Presented by: Shannon Castle, MD, FACS, FAAP vs. Jim Davis, MD, FACS |
0950-1010 | BREAK – Visit the Exhibitors |
1010-1110 | “Evidence-Based Medicine in Trauma: What Does That Look Like?” Presented by: Walter Biffl, MD, FACS |
1110-1220 | “Spinal Cord Injury Management: Panel Discussion” Presented by: Andrea Long, MD, FACS, Nimar Kahlon, MD, Wade Veneman, RRT, Mia Natalia, CEO, Paul Smith, PT |
1220-1310 | LUNCH – Visit the Exhibitor Booths |
Session 2
Time | Description |
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1310-1410 | “Navigating Uncertainty: Prognostic Challenges in Severe TBI Management” Presented by: Nathan Deis, MD, FRCSC, FACS |
1410-1440 | “Shot to the Gut: Management of Abdominal Gunshot Wounds” Presented by: Elliot Williams, MD |
1440-1510 | “Managing the Impact of Gang Violence on Healthcare Workers” Presented by: Lt. Andre Benson, Fresno Police Dept. MAGEC Metro Commander |
1510-1525 | BREAK |
1525-1625 | “Baby on Board: Pregnancy in Trauma” Presented by: Gillian Schmitz, MD, FACEP |
1625-1655 | “History of CPR and its Place in Trauma Care” Presented by: David Jeffcoach, MD, FACS |
1655-1725 | “State of Trauma in the Central Valley” Presented by: Larry Sue, MD, FACS |