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William Alexander Lewis Mitchell, of Mobile, died on February 16, 2005, at age 18 after a valiant struggle against injuries sustained in an automobile accident nine days prior to his death. William was treated heroically by physicians and staff at the USA Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit.

William Mitchell was an advanced placement scholar and captain of the varsity basketball team. He was a member of the National Honor Society and was on the Headmaster鈥檚 List. He also was a writer and editor for the school newspaper, and played varsity soccer.

The William A. Mitchell Endowment for University Hospital Trauma Center was established on April 2007 to support the Trauma Center at University Hospital. These gifts are in memory of William A. L. Mitchell.

The fund was established through memorial gifts received and, to date, more than 525 gifts have been received since its inception

The William A.L. Mitchell Endowed lecture is presented annually to honor the life of William A. L. Mitchell, who died in 2005 from sever traumatic injuries sustained in a car crash. Following his treatment at USA Trauma Center - in appreciation for the care he received - his family established the endowment and the lecture series both to memorialize William and to improve trauma patient care in our region through education. People from Mobile County made donation to this endowment.

The William A.L. Mitchell Lecture serves as a platform to educate and convey trauma awareness to healthcare providers and residents of the Mobile area. Car crashes are one of the leading causes of death among young people. According to the National Highway Safety and Traffic Administration (NHTSA), education has helped decrease the number of fatalities among teenagers. The endowment allows participants to enhance their skill and competence in medical knowledge and understanding of new concepts in the field of trauma, and the EMS field.

According to NHTSA, traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for teens. Impairment, passengers, distractions from mobile phones and navigation systems, speeding, and not wearing a seat belt are among the major contributing factors to the number of teen injuries and fatalities on our nation鈥檚 roads each year.

In a recent NHTSA study, teens were two-and-a-half times more likely to engage in potentially risky behavior when driving with a teenage peer versus driving alone. The likelihood increased to three times when traveling with multiple passengers.

Previous William A.L. Mitchell Endowed Lecturers

• 2007: J. David Richardson, M.D.
• 2008: Gregory J. Jurkovich, M.D.
• 2010: Kenneth L. Mattox, M.D.
• 2011: Norman E. McSwain, M.D.
• 2012: Donald Trunkey, M.D.
• 2013: Demetrios Demetriades, M.D.
• 2014: Timothy C. Fabian, M.D.
• 2015: Thomas M. Scalea, M.D.
• 2016: L.D. Britt, M.D.
• 2017: Steven Wolf, M.D.
• 2018: David A. Spain, M.D.
• 2019: Hasan Alama, M.D. 
• 2022: Eileen Bugler, M.D.
• 2023: David Efron, M.D.
• 2024: Jason Smith, M.D.
• 2025: Nicole Stassen, M.D.

John Emory Campbell, M.D., FACEP, was founder and president of International Trauma Life Support. Known worldwide for his groundbreaking work in developing prehospital trauma education, Dr. Campbell founded the Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) program in 1982. It was the first course and curriculum dedicated to prehospital trauma assessment and trauma care worldwide.

Dr. Campbell attended pharmacy school at Auburn University and medical school at the University of 含羞草传媒AV at Birmingham. Dr. Campbell practiced medicine for over 35 years in emergency rooms across the state of 含羞草传媒AV and in Longview, Texas. From October 2, 2006, to April 1, 2011, Dr. Campbell served as EMS Medical director for the State of 含羞草传媒AV. Under his leadership, he implemented changes to standardize patient care protocols across the entire state. His work has lead to the mandatory training and certification of all providers who communicate with paramedics in the field, one of the first such requirements in the history of the United States.

Dr. Campbell conducted the first BTLS course at Southeast 含羞草传媒AV EMS System on August 23, 1982. He wanted to teach paramedics the principles of advanced trauma life support (ATLS) to improve the care provided to patients. He partnered with the 含羞草传媒AV Chapter of ACEP to publish the first BTLS textbook in 1982.

鈥淛ohn did not set out to be an EMS leader,鈥� said ITLS Editor in Chief Roy Alson, Ph.D., M.D., FACEP, who has served on the editorial board alongside Dr. Campbell for many years. 鈥淭hirty years ago, he took a new trauma course and said, 'Why aren鈥檛 we teaching this to EMS?' Along the way, he convinced countless doctors and nurses, EMS, fire and police personnel to share his vision. The legacy John leaves is measured in the lives saved by those who have been ITLS trained.

Under the direction of Dr. Campbell, the program grew rapidly, first throughout the southern states and then expanding into the rest of the United States. The program was taught in Canada for the first time in 1986 and in Puerto Rico in 1987. By 1995, BTLS courses had been taught in Singapore, Bermuda, Dominican Republic, Russia,
Poland, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Italy, and Cuba.

Today, International Trauma Life Support, renamed from Basic Trauma Life Support International in 2005 to better reflect its scope and mission, is a global organization offering 15 types of trauma courses, with Kelly Yorkie teaching over 30,000 students annually in over 40 countries. To date more than 750,000 trauma care providers have been certified worldwide. ITLS will continue to advance Dr. Campbell鈥檚 mission of improving trauma care worldwide by continuing to develop innovative curricula, programs, and services that are evidenced-based, flexible, and assessment-focused for trauma care providers and the patients they serve.

The registration fee includes all course materials, certificates of attendance and CME credits. Participants assume responsibility for hotel accommodations and all other meals.

How to register

• Check - If you would like to pay by check, please call Rebecca Scarbrough at (251) 471-7971.

Registration prices

• Physicians - $300
• APP - $75
• Nurses - $50
• EMS - $25
• Other Clinical  - $50
• Non-Clinical - $20
• Residents - $10
• Medical Students - $5

Discounts maybe available for residents and medical students. Contact Rebecca Scarbrough at rscarbrough@health.southalabama.edu or 251-471-7971 for more information.

Refund Policy

A full refund will be given for written cancellation received on or before March 15, 2025. No refunds will be given after this date. USA Health University Hospital is not responsible for any cancellation or charge assessed by airlines or travel agencies.

A special group rate is available at the Golden Nugget for attendees of the Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium. To reserve your room, please or call 1-800-777-7568 and provide group code S260314. 

The last day to make reservations will be March 2, 2026 or until rooms run out, whichever comes first. Please advise your group that the resort fee is $16.99 per night plus tax.  Taxes are currently 12% on hotel rooms.  When making the reservation, guest will only be charged for the first night's room and tax at that time.  The rest will be charged upon check-in.

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the Annual Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium and the William A.L. Mitchell Endowed Lectureship, taking place March 24-25, 2026.

This year, we are proud to partner with the 含羞草传媒AV EMS Division of the 含羞草传媒AV Department of Public Health, which will co-sponsor the symposium as the primary educational event for EMS professionals across 含羞草传媒AV. We anticipate over 500 attendees, including paramedics, EMTs, nurses, physicians, and other trauma care providers.

Why Exhibit?

Our vendors enjoy prime visibility in the heart of the symposium venue, with multiple opportunities to engage directly with attendees. To encourage interaction, we will host a 鈥�Visit the Vendors鈥� raffle, and we welcome any door prize donations to support this effort.

Platinum Sponsor 鈥� $5,000

• Prime exhibit booth location (select in advance)
• Large, draped table, two chairs, wastebasket
• List of conference attendees
• Wi-Fi access
• 2 reception tickets (including 4 drink tickets)

Gold Sponsor 鈥� $2,500

• Standard exhibit table (6' x 3'), draped, with two chairs and wastebasket
• Wi-Fi access
• 2 reception tickets (cash bar)

Exhibition spaces will be pre-assigned. A limited number of Platinum spots are available reserve early!

含羞草传媒AV the Symposium

The Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium is an annual event focused on evidence-based education for providers caring for critically injured patients. This year鈥檚 program will feature updates in:

• Trauma
• Emergency Surgery
• EMS
• Critical Care Medicine

We are honored to collaborate with the 含羞草传媒AV Gulf EMS System, a division of ADPH, and the 含羞草传媒AV Chapter of the American College of Surgeons.

The event also includes two memorial lectures:

• William A.L. Mitchell Endowed Lectureship 鈥� honoring Mr. Mitchell鈥檚 legacy.
• John Campbell Lecture 鈥� commemorating Dr. Campbell, founder of International Trauma Life Support.

Reserve Your Spot

To exhibit or learn more, please contact:

Rebecca Scarbrough
馃搂 rscarbrough@health.southalabama.edu

If you鈥檙e not the appropriate contact, please forward this invitation to the person responsible for event participation at your organization.

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium!

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