Past Events and Global Impact
Driving global collaboration and advancing trauma systems across regions through education, research, and policy dialogue.
Regional Trauma Meeting – July 2024
The Regional Trauma Meeting (RTM) marked an important step in strengthening trauma care collaboration across the region. It brought together multidisciplinary stakeholders to align priorities, share system-level experiences, and advance trauma care frameworks.
Eastern Mediterranean Trauma Round Table (EMTRT1) – February 2025
A landmark global gathering hosted in Doha, EMTRT1 convened over 400 participants from 25+ countries, including leaders from mature and developing trauma systems.
- Focused on trauma systems development, education, and accreditation
- Enabled structured country-level system analysis and expert dialogue
- Led to a regional consensus on 5 priority areas:
- Workforce development
- System organization
- Data & trauma registries
- Prehospital care
- Humanitarian & emergency preparedness
Definitive Surgical Trauma Care + War Surgery Course –
February 2025
A specialized, high-intensity training program designed to enhance clinical readiness in both civilian and conflict-related trauma scenarios.
- Combined Definitive Surgical Trauma Care (DSTC) with war surgery principles
- Delivered hands-on, simulation-based training for multidisciplinary teams
- Strengthened capacity for mass casualty and complex injury management
- Contributed to training professionals across multiple countries and disciplines
Eastern Mediterranean Trauma Round Table (EMTRT1)
A landmark global conference hosted in Doha,
EMTRT-1 brought together over
400 participants from more than 25 countries, including regional and international leaders in trauma care, trauma systems, education, and research. The meeting provided a platform to exchange best practices, strengthen regional collaboration, and advance trauma systems development across the Eastern Mediterranean Region.
Programme Highlights:
- Focused on trauma systems development, education, research, quality improvement, and accreditation.
- Included expert discussions on trauma registries, pre-hospital care, injury prevention, and trauma system evaluation.
- Enabled structured country-level system analysis and expert dialogue.
- Led to a regional consensus on five priority areas:
- Workforce development
- System organization
- Data and trauma registries
- Pre-hospital care
- Humanitarian and emergency preparedness
The outcome of this program is published here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2026.113248
Global Trauma Course – January 2026
A flagship international training initiative aimed at building global capacity in trauma care and systems leadership.
- Trained 150+ healthcare professionals from 17 countries
- Delivered through didactic sessions, simulation, and hands-on training
- Focused on mass casualty management and advanced trauma care
Upcoming Events
- Annual EMTRT Workshop (Doha): Brings together regional delegates to share best practices and develop action plans.
- WHO Trauma Webinars: Regular online sessions featuring global experts.
- Hands-on Simulation Courses: Including mass casualty and prehospital trauma training.
