METAS Symposium

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August 28, 2026 | Lima, Peru | ESAN Convention Center

METAS Symposium by NAEMT 2026

The gold standard in prehospital education arrives in Lima.

METAS (Medical Education, Training and Advanced Skills), supported by NAEMTis an academic experience focused on advancing emergency care education across the region.In 2026, the focus is on how we teach—not just what we teach: methodology, simulation, and strategies that directly impact real-world practice.

Designed for healthcare professionals who understand that quality care begins with a strong training.

Innovation, rigor, and applied education

METAS is built differently.

METAS is an academic experience focused on applied education in emergency care, designed as short, high-impact sessions that go straight to the point. Delivered by respected speakers recognized as leaders in the field.

2 events - 1 location

METAS and RED LATAM Conference take place side by side same academic space in Lima. Each event keeps its own speakers, sessions, and ticketing. You can choose METAS, which already includes access to the RED LATAM Conference, allowing you to expand your experience within a broader academic setting.

Faculty and Speakers

1 scenario - 5 experts - 1 day.

Speakers are selected by direct invitation based on clinical experience and academic leadership. There is no open call for submissions. Each session is built around a clear standard: practical, relevant and up-to-date content.

knows the experts

Javier Rodríguez
Spain
Jaime Flores
Ecuador
Hector Shibao
Peru
David page
USA
Camilo Vásquez
Spain
Mauricio Grassi
Uruguay

Agenda

Thursday, 28 August — METAS by NAEMT
8:00 – 9:00 Registration and registration
9:00 – 9:30 Opening ▼
Official opening
NAEMT Authority
9:35 – 10:05 From local to international training: the future of professional registration in emergency ▼
David Page
United StatesEducation
10:10 – 10:40 Transforming Simulation: How debriefing improves clinical judgment in emergencies ▼
Hector Shibao
PeruSimulation
10:40 – 11:10 Recess
11:10 – 11:40 Realist Simulation without Big Budgets: High Psychological Fidelity at Low Cost ▼
Mauricio Grassi
- UruguaySimulation
11:45 – 12:15 The lost link: Clinical Field Education and the FTO model (Field Training Officer) ▼
Javier Rodríguez · Camilo Vásquez
SpainInnovation
12:20 – 12:50 Neuroscience of Emergency Learning: Training the Mind for Critical Decisions ▼
Jaime Flores
EcuadorEducation
12:50 – 14:30 Lunch
NAEMT Connect ✓ No cost
15:00 – 17:00
Open session with NAEMT leaders
A space for direct conversation with the international representatives of NAEMT. A unique opportunity to connect with the organization, resolve questions about certifications and explore the future of pre-hospital education in the region. Open event, no additional cost for congress participants. To confirm your participation please contact: kim.mace @ naemt.org
Kim Mace · Rob Luckritz
United States