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2026 Global Health Summit

Global Health Summit - Jacksonville 2026

Thursday, October 15, 2026Friday, October 16, 2026
580 W. 8th Street
UF Health Tower Two
Jacksonville , FL 32209
US
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Aman Kaur
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Science, Innovation, and Action: Advancing Trauma-Informed Care Across the Lifecourse

The 2026 AVA Global Health Summit provides a collegial environment for presenters and attendees to meet, network, and learn about the latest scientific research and evidence-based practices addressing violence and abuse treatment and prevention. Join globally recognized experts in discussions of a variety of healthcare issues, such as interpersonal violence, health professional education, advocacy, and community empowerment.

Schedule:

Click Here to View the Full Conference Schedule & Program

Featured Highlights:

  • Opening Remarks from new AVA President, Martina Jelley, MD, MSPH, MACP

  • 4 Plenary Sessions:

  • Peer-Reviewed Presentations:

    • 7 Workshops: Each 90-minute workshop is designed to provide attendees with knowledge and develop take-home skills. All workshops include an active participation component, such as small-group discussion, role-plays, or another active learning technique.
    • 9 Seminars: 30-minute sessions formatted to include 20-minute oral presentations and 10 minutes of audience questions, designed to share knowledge on the topic of interest or program.
    • 10 Scientific Abstracts: Each abstract is a 15-minute session, formatted to include a 10-minute oral presentation reporting original research, followed by 5 minutes for audience questions.
    • 7 Scientific Posters: All posters will be on display in person at the Reception.

 

Hotel & Travel:

AVA has a special room block reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, through Friday, October 16, 2026. Book your room (including 1 King Bed, microwave, fridge, and parking) for $140 per night.

Click Here to Book a Hotel Room

Click Here to Learn More about the Conference Hotel, Venue, and Transit Options

 

Virtual Registration Option:

Not able to join AVA in Jacksonville this October? Consider the $150 virtual registration option to receive a Zoom meeting link. You will be able to attend the entire conference virtually, except for the reception.

 

Students:

Join AVA as a student member for $25 to receive a conference registration discount and access to an international professional network for an entire year!

 

First-Time Attendees:

AVA's Video Library showcases recordings from past Global Health Summits and other professional development events. Here is a link to the recordings from the 2025 Global Health Summit.

 

CME Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Baptist Health and the Academy on Violence & Abuse.


Baptist Health is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 12.25 AMA/PRA Category 1Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 


Disclaimer: Views and conclusions expressed in this program are those of the presenter(s) and not necessarily those of the employees, administration, or medical staff of Baptist Health. All material presented in this program is provided for information only and may not be construed as professional advice. Any use of Baptist Health’s facilities for this presentation does not imply endorsement of any product, service, or opinion discussed. 


Disclosure: All planners, activity directors, and faculty participating in continuing medical education activities sponsored by Baptist Health are required to disclose to the audience all relevant financial relationships with any ineligible company. 


None of the planners, activity directors, or faculty participating in this activity have any relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies.

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