Meeting Program

Please review the symposium program carefully. It contains essential information about registration, agenda details, hotel accommodations, and transportation. 

It also includes details on optional events, key discussion topics, and session times to help you plan your participation effectively.  Be sure to check for any important deadlines, including registration and cancellation policies, to ensure a smooth experience. Additionally, we recommend allowing ample time for travel between venues and reviewing any pre-meeting materials provided. 

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or require further assistance. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Optional Events

Saturday, July 12, 2025

    • OPTIONAL EVENT: Afternoon Sail on Lake Michigan 

Sail excursion will be available, weather permitting.  This is a great opportunity to unwind and connect before the symposium officially begins.  Details will be confirmed closer to the date based on weather conditions. 

Sunday, July 13, 2025

OPTIONAL EVENTS:

    • Brewers v. Nationals Baseball Game 

Game Time: 1:10 PM 

Take Me Out to the Ballgame!

Join us for a fun afternoon at American Family Field as the Brewers take on the Nationals.  A great way to enjoy the game and connect before the symposium kicks off!

    • Dinner at Aria restaurant at  St. Kate Hotel

6:00 PM

Great moments aren’t just about the places we go, but the friends and peers who make the journey unforgettable.

Agenda

Monday, July 14, 2025: Medical College of Wisconsin/Froedtert Trauma Center

8701 W Watertown Plank Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226

Breakfast – On your own. The hotel starts serving breakfast at 6:30 AM.

 

7:30 AM: Shuttle pick-up from hotel

8:00 AM -9:00 AM: Welcome, Introductions, and Overview of Milwaukee & MCW: Alumni Center: Marc deMoya, MD/Evans

 

9:00 AM -9:30 AM: Trauma Program Overview: David J. Milia, MD/Suzette Erickson, RN, MSN, APNP

(15-minute overview followed by Q&A)

 

9:30 AM -10:00 AM: Evolution of the Trauma Psychology Program: Terri A. deRoon Cassini, MS, PhD

(15-minute overview followed by Q&A)

 

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Break

 

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Acute Care Surgery Program and EGS Verification: Marshall A. Beckman, MD/Patrick Murphy, MD, MPH, MSc, FRCSC/Angie Johnson.

 

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Surgical Critical Care (SICU/TICU) and Fellowship: Anu Elegbede, MD/Angela Paul, RN, APNP/Thomas Carver, MD/Jeremy H. Levin, MD

 

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Community General Surgery Program Integration: Robb A. Edwards, MD

(15-minute overview followed by Q&A)

 

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: APP Program and Trauma Quality of Life Clinic: Colleen Trevino, RN, NP, PhD

(15-minute overview followed by Q&A)

 

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch

 

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Comprehensive Injury Center and Research Program: Terri A. deRoon Cassini, MS, PhD/Daniel N. Holena, MD, FACS

 

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Break.

 

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Scope of Practice: What is Our Role in Colorectal Surgery and Robotics?: Kimberly Davis, MD, MBA, FACS, FCCM

 

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Group photo on the helipad followed by a facility tour

 

5:30 PM: Shuttle pick-up and return to the hotel

 

7:00 PM: Shuttle pick-up from the hotel for transportation to Lakefront Brewery for a tour and dinner, joined by faculty, fellows, and residents.

 

Tuesday, July 15, 2025: Saint Kate The Arts Hotel, The Arc Conference Room, 139

E Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202

Breakfast – On your own. Hotel starts serving breakfast at 6:30 AM.

 

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Business Meeting

Topics:

  • State of the Union: Current status and accomplishments of the Society
  • Next Steps: Strategic goals and initiatives moving forward
  • White Paper Discussion: Purpose, development process, and proposed content

This session will provide an opportunity for open dialogue, collective planning, and alignment on the

future direction of the Society.

 

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM: Dealing with the Sudden Death of a Trainee or Faculty Member: Marc deMoya, MD/Andrew Schramm, PhD

 

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM: Break

 

9:45 AM – 10:45 AM: Tips and Strategies for Faculty Mentoring and Development – Ronnie Stewart

 

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM: Video Review: Daniel N. Holena, MD, FACS

12:00 PM: Adjourn