What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore future pathways in trauma and emergency care through student engagement and collaboration.

March 31, 2026World Journal of Emergency Surgery0 citationsOpen Access

World Congress of Trauma and Emergency Leagues (WCTEL): looking for the future

GFGustavo P. FragaUniversidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)TCT. Araujo CalderanUniversidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)JFJoão Victor FranqueiraUniversidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)

Key Points

To explore future pathways in trauma and emergency care through student engagement and collaboration.
Organized by medical and nursing students with support from professors and societies.
Included a championship in emergency and trauma simulation for students.
Hosted over 1000 participants from 19 different countries.
Facilitated exchange of experiences among international participants.
Highlighted the importance of attracting young professionals to the field of trauma surgery.

Abstract

The first World Congress of Trauma and Emergency Leagues (WCTEL) was held at the University of Campinas (Unicamp), Brazil, on July 3rd to 6th, 2025. The meeting was organized by undergraduate medical and nurse students, guided by their professors, and with a support of Brazilian and international societies. Pre-congress activities included a Students World Championship in Emergency and Trauma Simulation. More than 1000 participants from 19 countries attended the WCTEL, enabling exchanges of experiences and the possibility of cooperation between students. This new kind of congress could be a good way to attract young people to work with trauma and emergency surgery in the future.

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