Abstract Submission

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Abstract Submission

The WPTC Program Committee invites you to submit abstracts the Western Pediatric Trauma Conference 2026, being held in Beaver Creek, CO, July 14-17, 2026. All pediatric trauma specialists are strongly encouraged to share their scientific work. We look forward to a dynamic and impactful event in Beaver Creek, CO!

For further meeting information, please visit the WPTC website here: www.pedtrauma.org

Timeline

February 2, 2026	Abstract Submission Open
March 23, 2026	Abstract Submission Close (Abstract site closes at 11:59pm EST)
Early April, 2026	Abstract Notifications Sent
June 1, 2026	Publication Consideration Manuscripts Due
July 1, 2026	Publication Review Complete
Late July	Paper Notifications Sent
September 1, 2026	Edited Manuscripts Due
September 15, 2026	Manuscript Review Complete
October 1, 2026	Final Papers Sent to JPS

Be sure to carefully review all submission guidelines in advance. When ready to submit, click the Start button located at the bottom of the page.

Word Count

Not to exceed 300 words and one figure or table

Format

Title: Descriptive title, list of authors and institutions
Introduction: 1-2 sentence introduction describing background or rationale for the study or project.
Methods: Description of methods used
Results: Pertinent results presented with appropriate statistical analyses.
Conclusion: Succinct study conclusions
Figures: One figure and/or tables are permitted (file formats: JPG, PNG, BMP). Image content/text and captions do not count towards word limit.

Abstract Categories

Scientific Category:

Scientific abstracts may include original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or large case series. Isolated case reports are not eligible for submission in this category. This category includes original scientific investigation designed to produce new knowledge or approaches. If a submitted abstract describes animal experimentation or involves the use of human subjects, authors must be prepared to provide IACUC or IRB approval numbers upon request.

Best Practices Category:

Best Practice, Nursing Research, and Injury Prevention Category abstracts may include quality improvement projects, process improvement reports, expert panel consensus, or surveys of best practices/practice recommendations. This category also includes Injury Prevention or Nursing research and any abstracts that do not fit in the Scientific Category. This category may include ongoing or completed projects, including education programs, novel and innovative methods for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of a program or policy.

Presentation Format & Manuscript Submission

Presentation Format

Abstracts may either be selected for oral podium presentation or poster presentation. Presenting authors must register and attend the conference to present in-person.

Manuscript Submission

Selected abstracts from the Best Practice, Nursing Research, and Injury Prevention category are invited to submit a full manuscript for publication in the Journal of Trauma Nursing with mentorship and support available from the committee. Abstract presenters will receive an email regarding poster, podium, and manuscript formats and deadlines. Abstract submissions will follow the formatting guidelines for the Journal of Trauma Nursing.

Notice: Prior Publication

Abstracts submitted to the WPTC may not be published previously or presented elsewhere in its current form prior to Western Pediatric Trauma Conference 2025. Abstracts previously presented at local or regional meetings may be submitted for consideration.

Awards

Each year, the WPTC recognizes investigators for exceptional presentations and abstract contributions. Accepted abstracts will be eligible for the following:

Young Investigator Award
- Please indicate at the time of abstract submission if the first author is a resident or fellow in order to be considered for this award.
Kris Hansen Best Practice and Nursing Research Award
Scientific Poster Award
Best Practice Poster Award