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Medical Disaster Response in Today's World 2027
MATTOX VEGAS MDR
March 14, 2027 • Caesars Palace • Las Vegas
The 2027 scientific program is taking shape—here's a preview of some of the exciting sessions and presentations being planned
Be Ready for the Next Disaster—Before It Happens. Join colleagues from around the world for a full day of cutting-edge education, spirited discussion, and practical solutions that will help you respond with confidence when disaster strikes.
From Chaos to Coordination: Real Events. Real Lessons
Hear firsthand accounts from clinicians and leaders who managed some of the most challenging disasters of the past year.
Featured presentations include:
- Mass Shooting at Brown University
- Dust Storm Causes Deadly Pile-up
- The New Face of War: Injury Mechanisms, Management, and Tactics from Ukraine and the Middle East
- Lights Out in the OR: When Your Hospital Becomes the Victim
- Game On: Disaster Planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Lumber Mill Explosion in Maine
Each session concludes with interactive panel discussions focused on translating experience into practical improvements for your institution.
Clinical Challenges in Mass Casualty Incidents
Disaster medicine extends far beyond triage.
Explore the latest approaches to managing the clinical problems that challenge every trauma system, including:
- Airway and ventilation strategies during large-scale MASCAL events
- Burns, blast injuries, and complex trauma in resource-limited rural hospitals
- Artificial intelligence and the future of casualty triage
- Emerging biologic threats and deliberate attacks
- Practical neurotrauma management for rural providers
Leave with immediately applicable clinical strategies for the next disaster response.
Friendly Fire: When Disaster Experts Disagree
One of the conference's most popular formats returns.
Watch nationally recognized experts debate today's most controversial topics in disaster medicine:
- Who should lead disaster triage?
- Can artificial intelligence outperform human judgment?
- Are tourniquets saving lives—or being overused?
- Is it time for formal Disaster Medicine Certification?
No scripted consensus. No easy answers. Just evidence, experience, and lively discussion.
Beyond Triage and Resuscitation
Today's disasters require preparation long before the first patient arrives.
Discover what's next in disaster readiness, including:
- Preparing healthcare systems for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games
- Conducting meaningful Hazard Vulnerability Assessments
- Designing realistic, high-impact disaster drills
- The future of bioengineered and artificial blood products
- Regional Medical Operations Coordination Systems (RMOCS)
- The Top 10 Disaster Medicine publications of 2027
- Pediatric considerations in mass casualty care
- Mental health after disaster—for patients and responders
- Drones, telemedicine, and remote surgical support
Learn directly from experts who have lived these events, challenged conventional thinking, and helped shape the future of disaster medicine.
SAVE THE DATE, AND PLAN TO JOIN US ON MARCH 14, 2027, AT CAESARS PALACE, LAS VEGAS
2027 fee schedule
Trauma, Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery 2027 Live in Las Vegas | EARLY | LATE (after) 1/6/2027 |
| Practicing Physician | $950 | $1150 |
| Non-Physician (APP, NP, PA, Nurse, Paramedic, or other non-MD Health Professional) | $825 | $1000 |
| Resident * | $550 | $700 |
| Active Military ** | $700 | $725 |
MATTOX MDR 2027 | EARLY | LATE (after) 1/6/2027 |
| All Attendees "Live in Las Vegas" | $475 | $600 |
COMBO – SAVE BY ATTENDING TWO CONFERENCES! | EARLY | LATE (after) 1/6/2027 |
| Practicing Physician | $1275 | $1550 |
| Non-Physician | $1175 | $1375 |
| Resident & In Training Fellow * | $800 | $1050 |
| Active Military ** | $1000 | $1000 |
| *Requires letter from Program Director certifying resident/fellow status **Requires letter verifying active duty Status |
Cancellation Policy
Requests for refunds must be made in writing and received on or before February 12, 2027. There is a $175 processing fee for all refunds and returned checks. No refunds issued after February 12, 2027. Please email written requests to redstart@aol.com and plisa@aol.com.
Mary Allen, Program Coordinator
Trauma & Critical Care Foundation
6300 West Loop South, Suite 655
Bellaire, TX 77401
Email: redstart@aol.com and plisa@aol.com
