July 9-11, 2025

Sundance, UT

Experience the Difference

Experience Utah’s Rocky Mountains at the Western Pediatric Trauma Conference (WPTC) that will take place in Sundance, Utah at the Sundance Mountain Resort. Here you will enjoy the education, the family and the adventure.

The WPTC features nationally renowned faculty in the fields of pediatric trauma, pediatric surgical sub-specialties, critical care, emergency medicine, and pre-hospital care. The program content is targeted to physicians and health care professionals who care for injured children. After attending this conference, participants will report increased knowledge related to care of the pediatric trauma patient and report intent to change practice based on new evidence-based practice information provided.

Explore the Mountains

Sundance Mountain Resort

Indulge in luxurious accommodations and soak in the stunning views. From cozy fireplaces to comfortable furnishings, every stay at Sundance will make you feel right at home. All of the lodging options are the perfect place to settle in and unwind after a day of mountain adventure.

Experience the Education

The WPTC provides a variety of learning opportunities to gather best practices and resources for you to take advantage of.

In-person & Virtual Options

With live and virtual options learners are able to network with top pediatric trauma healthcare leaders and nationally renowned faculty.

Controversies in Pediatric Trauma

Point-Counterpoint

Point-Counterpoint sessions have become a cornerstone of the conference offering a bit of fun and educational debate on a topic facing the pediatric trauma healthcare community.

Pre-Conference Sessions

Abstracts Submissions

Opportunities for oral and poster abstract (scientific and best practice) presentations are available.

Scientific presentations are eligible for manuscript publication in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery.

What's Different?

Bring the family!

We encourage you to bring the entire family for an EPIC adventure in the Rocky Mountains! We have included a companion pass so that they can patriciate in conference dining and social activities. Kids participate for free.