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.
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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.
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​For your convenience, we have arranged on-site accommodations at the resort to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Visit Sundance Mountain Resort to make your reservation.
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There are also a few options available from AirBnB and VRBO. The Stewart Mountain Lodging is also an option.
Experience the Education
The WPTC provides a variety of learning opportunities to gather best practices and resources for you to take advantage of.
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
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.​
​Abstract submissions open February 1, 2025.
July 8, 2025
Pre-Conference
Advanced Practice Providers Skills Session
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for an exclusive pre-conference hands-on session designed for advanced practice providers at the Western Pediatric Trauma Conference!
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Dive into practical learning experiences led by experienced professionals in pediatric trauma care. Enhance your skills, discuss the latest advancements, and network with fellow APPs.
This session is your opportunity to refine your expertise and stay ahead in delivering top-notch care to young patients.
Secure your spot now for a focused, impactful learning experience. Register today and elevate your role in pediatric trauma care!
Resident/APP Research Session
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Join us for a pre-conference course designed for all healthcare providers interested in quality improvement and clinical research. A Tool Kit for Practice-Based Research will serve as both an introduction to research and an avenue to bring life to your research and a quality improvement ideas. This course will cover research fundamentals, design and methodology, statistics, principle of scientific writing and more.
Register today! Registration is required for the pre-conference sessions.
Limited space available.
EARLY BIRD
$150
per person per session
Ends May 31, 2025
STANDARD
$200
per person per session
AT THE DOOR
$250
per person per session
A+PTRN Meeting
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM | For A+ Members Only
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.
Bring the fun!
The conference hosts several social events to connect and network with pediatric trauma professionals from across the country.
Relax!
The conference attire for the entire event is resort casual.
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