31st Annual UNC May Day and AMSUS Trauma Conference
CONFERENCE UPDATE: In anticipation for continued safety precautions related to the COVID-19 virus, the format for the 31st Annual May Day | AMSUS Trauma Conference has been changed from live to virtual. A full refund will be provided to all current registrants.
The Virtual Conference will be held on October 20, 2020 and will be free of charge. Please check-in for any updates to our exciting agenda and faculty list. Register for the free conference by clicking on the Register Now bar on this page.
UNC Tar Heel Trauma is proud to partner with AMSUS, The Society of Federal Health Professionals to present the 31st Annual May Day and AMSUS Trauma Virtual Conference on October 20, 2020. The May Day–AMSUS Virtual conference is a free, one-day, online event aimed at delivering high-quality, relevant trauma education while keeping everyone safe.
The virtual conference will feature a carefully curated series of lectures from experts who will cover topics spanning the entire continuum of trauma care to include disaster, pre-hospital, emergency, critical care. The partnership with AMSUS will also enable the exploration and synthesis on cutting-edge trends and technologies emerging within civilian and military sectors.
The flexible format and relaxed nature of the conference will enable participants to either stay for the entire event or simply “drop-in” on topics most relevant to you. We hope you can join us. Register today!
Target Audience
This conference will benefit any civilian and military personnel involved in the continuum of trauma care.
- Physicians to include Medical Directors, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care and Surgeons
- Nurses
- Advanced Practice Providers
- Respiratory therapists
- Pharmacists
- Paramedics
- First Responders
- Emergency managers
- Researchers
- Educators
- Leaders and administrators within military, civilian, academic and commercial sectors
- Product developers
Continuing Medical Education
Accreditation Statement
The School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Statement
The School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
To access your credit for this activity, go to www.med.unc.edu/cpd, click on the transcript link, choose UNC Onyen, and log in with your onyen and password. You can then generate a report showing your credit for the time period you specify. If you do not have an onyen, please contact the CME Coordinator (douglas_hudson@med.unc.edu). Your credit will be available 1-2 days after the activity.
Disclosure statement
This activity has been planned and implemented under the sole supervision of the Course Director, Daryhl Johnson, MD, and the listed planning committee, in association with the UNC Office of Continuing Professional Development (UNC CPD). The course director, planning committee, presenters, and CPD staff have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests as defined by the ACCME.
UNC Trauma Education Hours
University of North Carolina Hospitals employees will be awarded a maximum of 6.75 UNC Trauma Education Hours (Trauma Hours).
Pre-hospital Personnel
A maximum of 6.75 continuing education credits may be granted for the following North Carolina EMS credential levels: EMR, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic.
Respiratory Therapists
In accordance with CHAPTER 61 - NORTH CAROLINA RESPIRATORY CARE BOARD, 21 NCAC 61 .0401 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, Category I Continuing Education (CE) activities related to the licensee's practice of respiratory care and approved by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) qualifies towards Respiratory Care education requirements.