2026 NMA Surgical Section Annual Scientific Meeting

This intensive two-day course addresses the dual mandate of the modern surgeon: the pursuit of personal clinical mastery and the responsibility to elevate the entire surgical ecosystem. With a specialized focus on regional challenges and high-acuity specialties, this program bridges the gap between optimal individual performance and sustainable systemic growth.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

1. Describe the functional differences between mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship to create personalized professional development plans.
2. Discuss opposing viewpoints on the approach to surgical training during the structured debate to help refine institutional strategies.
3. Formulate actionable solutions in a think-tank setting to address common barriers to both faculty and trainee retention and advancement.
4. Outline techniques for maintaining equanimity and communication composure during high-stakes surgical scenarios.
5. Compare US and Caribbean surgical outcomes and protocols for complex trauma and advanced endoscopy tailored to the resource availability during the University of Puerto Rico Symposium and Cason/Organ Surgical Grand Rounds.
6. Outline patient management strategies for hepatobiliary and transplant surgery indications.
7. Critique emerging clinical data presented during the Drew Walker Resident Forum using evidence-based medicine criteria.
8. Synthesize diverse expert perspectives from panel discussions and debate to implement consistent standard of care patient care pathways in high-acuity cases and specialty surgical care.

In support of improving patient care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Office of Continuing Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.