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Special Events

Flight Suit Day

Tuesday, October 25th marks the return of the AMTC Flight Suit Day.  Pack 'em and wear 'em if you've got 'em!

Participation is certainly optional, but it's a great way to show pride in your program and your profession.

(Plus, it's one less outfit to worry about.)

FACTS Critical Care Reception

Join the Florida Association of Critical Care Transport Specialists (FACTS) for their Critical Care Reception on Sunday, October 23rd from 1600-1700h at the Tampa Marriott Water Street. Free appetizers and cash bar. Please RSVP to nshimko12@gmail.com for an accurate headcount.

Sponsored by FACTS


Annual Memorial Lights

Open to all attendees, and steeped in AMTC tradition, the Annual Memorial Lights Display is the most beautiful and poignant event held during our community's annual conference.

The Memorial Lights offer a quiet, safe space to honor the lives of our colleagues lost in the line of duty.

Sponsored by Mark Mennie

"Havana Nights" Welcome Party

An evening of cuisine, cocktails and music, Monday evening's "Havana Nights" fiesta is our official welcome for AMTC22 Elevated attendees!

Grab a bite to eat, sip on a cocktail, try your hand at the cha-cha or mambo or rumba, ham it up in the photo booth, and pay a visit to the hand-rolled cigar station!  

Sponsored by Golden Hour


AAMS SIM Cup Competion

Who will leave Tampa with bragging rights? 

The SIM CUP returns! The intensity is contagious for this LIVE competition during which critical care teams compete head-to-head in real-time, complex clinical scenarios to determine which team takes home the 2022 SIM CUP. 

2022 competitors include: 
Air Methods - Lubbock, TX
Airlift - Waco, TX
Augusta University AirCare - Augusta, GA
Cape Fear Valley LifeLINK Air - Fayettville, NC
Island Air Ambulance - Friday Harbor, WA
North Mississippi Medical Center - Critical Care Ground - Tupelo, MS
North Mississippi Medical Center CareFlight – Tupelo, MS
STARS - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada
Survival Flight Air Ambulance – Chandler, AZ

Sponsored by 
Air Methods
CAE 

AMTC22 Clinical Challenge

Teams of TWO are invited to compete against critical care/flight teams from around the world to manage a simulated patient in a closed environment. Only your team and the clinical challenge staff will be involved in your scenarios. Crews will be evaluated on their clinical management, teamwork, and communication. Experience how simulation can be an essential part of your organization’s training program. Put your team to the test!    
REGISTER your team today!

1st Place Team Prizes

- Meta Quest 2 Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset - 256GB
- Full registration to the 2023 AMTC in Columbus, OH

2nd Place Team Prizes
- Apple 10.2-Inch iPad with Wi-Fi - 64GB 

3rd Place Team Prize
- JBL FLIP6 Portable Waterproof Speaker

Sponsored by iSimulate


Meet race car driver, Hélio Castroneves!

Hélio Castroneves has won the Indianapolis 500 a record-tying four times, most recently in 2021. Let Hélio provide you with his special brand of inspiration during his session at 1230h in the EXPO Hall on Tuesday, followed by the opportunity to meet him - he will be spending time in the GMR Booth #500 and the AAMS Booth #824 during exhibit hall hours.

Sponsored by GMR

Virtual Reality Training

Interested in Virtual Reality Training? VRpatients is a platform for computer simulation in flight and medical training.

Visit the EXPO Workshop on the AMTC22 show floor on Tuesday between 1300-1700h to see and hear how 2022 and beyond will be the intersection of these worlds.


DEI Outdoor Reception

At the close of education sessions on Tuesday, stick around the convention center and join friends and colleagues for our patio reception to celebrate the diversity among us! Connect and build relationships with those that embrace and promote diversity in air medicine. All attendees are welcome!

  Sponsored by Airlift Northwest

Community Award Winner Reception

Join us in the AAMS booth on Tuesday at 1530h to congratulate and share a toast with each of the 2022 AAMS Community award winners, as well as the honorees of the 2021 AMPA, ASNTA, IAFCCP, IAMTCS, and NEMSPA annual awards.

EXPO Hall "Clinical Trivia"!

Time to show off your trauma know-how and score a few drink tickets while you're at it!  "Clinical Trivia" will commence in the EXPO Hall Theater on Tuesday at 1630h. Think you've got what it takes?  Bring it! 

 

LIVE Podcasting!

Firedog Productions is in the house! Mike Verkest will be holding several LIVE podcast sessions in the exhibit hall. Stop by for a listen or keep an eye out for the Firedog team roaming the AMTC22 looking to make you famous with a man-on-the-street event interview!

 

Concession Lunches & Refreshment Breaks

FEED ME! Full conference attendees will recieve vouchers to purchase food and drink at various concessions options in the EXPO Hall. Coffee Breaks, sponsored by AirMed International, will be available each morning and afternoon near the education session rooms and in the EXPO Hall. Bon Appétit!

 

Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar

We get it. It's Wednesday morning, the final day, and you are worn out! How about a quick pick-me-up in the exhibit hall? Full conference registrants will receive a ticket to grab a little somethin' from Wednesday's bar service in the exhibit hall. Coffee will also be available from the Refreshment Breaks.

 

Wellness & Resilience

Tuesday Morning Yoga Session
Start your morning off with a gentle yoga practice inspired to connect your mind, body, and spirit. Refreshments will be provided, and each participant will receive a complimentary yoga mat.

Dog Therapy
Drop by the Allied Organization Avenue in the exhibit hall for a comforting visit with one of AMTC's therapy dogs. A gentle rub of their fur and the special look in their eyes will do you a world of good to relieve stress and anxiety. You may even get a dog kiss or two!

Seated Massage
Also located on the Allied Association Avenue, release that tension in your back, neck and shoulders! 

Program Patch Swap

Please join Tampa General Hospital’s Aeromed in a Program Patch Swap! Stop by Aeromed's booth and bring your program patch to swap out for one of ours. Highlight your team presence, as all patches will be displayed on a large display board for everyone to see as they stop by to visit our crew and new EC145.  All who participate in the patch swap will be entered into a drawing for a great give-away!