Ligas do trauma – the structure of student societies as teaching method of trauma in brazil

Introduction “Ligas do Trauma” (translated as “Trauma Leagues”) are Student Societies dedicated to learn Trauma as an extracurricular subject within Medical School. Students ranging years 1 to 6 participate in the society being stimulated to give lectures, write papers and clinical reviews, organize events to educate healthcare workers (reaching nurses, Rescue Team volunteers, Firemen, etc.), and also spread information to lay community. Brazil is a massive country with an equally gigantic incidence of Trauma Injuries, thus the professional must be trained to identify and treat Trauma regardless the future choice of specialization. This structure of societies is spreading with more than 50 “Leagues” installed in different Brazilian Universities.