On December 6, 2018, the Albanian Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ASTES) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) formalized a landmark partnership to bring the internationally-accredited Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course to Albania. The memorandum of understanding was signed by ASTES President, Assoc. Prof. Agron Dogjani, MD, PhD, FACS, FISS, and ACS Region XV Chief, Andrew Baker, MD, PhD, FACS. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in enhancing trauma care education and ultimately improving patient outcomes across our country. 1. A Partnership to Elevate Trauma CareThe ATLS course, a patented program of the ACS, has trained

We are pleased to announce that abstract submission for the 3rd Annual Albanian Congress of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ACTES 2019) will officially open on February 1, 2019. This is your opportunity to contribute to a dynamic scientific program that brings together leading experts, clinicians, and trainees in trauma and emergency surgery from across Albania and the region. Key Information Who Should Submit?We welcome abstracts on a broad range of topics, including but not limited to: Both original research and case reports will be considered. Residents, fellows, and early-career surgeons are especially encouraged to showcase their work. How to Submit