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2026 Program Agenda
*Agenda Subject to Change
The Western Pediatric Trauma Conference 2026 Agenda has been carefully designed to provide meaningful education, practical insights, and valuable opportunities for collaboration. Throughout the conference, attendees will engage with top pediatric trauma healthcare leaders and nationally renowned faculty in Point-Counterpoint sessions, scientific and best practice podium/poster presentations, and social activities for the entire family!
For further meeting information, please visit the WPTC website here: www.pedtrauma.org
| Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST
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Location: Sawatch Foyer |
Location: Sawatch Foyer |
2026071408:0017:00 000 | TUE, JUL 14 |
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| Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST
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Location: Sawatch Foyer |
Location: Sawatch Foyer |
2026071507:0017:00 000 | WED, JUL 15 |
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| Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 |
Thursday, Jul 16, 2026
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM MST
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Location: Sawatch Foyer |
Location: Sawatch Foyer |
2026071607:0015:00 000 | THU, JUL 16 |
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| Friday, Jul 17, 2026 |
Friday, Jul 17, 2026
7:00 AM - 12:10 PM MST
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Location: Sawatch Foyer |
Location: Sawatch Foyer |
2026071707:0012:10 000 | FRI, JUL 17 |
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| Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM MST
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Location: Sawatch Foyer |
Location: Sawatch Foyer |
2026071507:0008:30 000 | WED, JUL 15 |
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| Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 |
Thursday, Jul 16, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM MST
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Location: Sawatch Foyer |
Location: Sawatch Foyer |
2026071607:0008:30 000 | THU, JUL 16 |
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| Friday, Jul 17, 2026 |
Friday, Jul 17, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM MST
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Location: Sawatch Foyer |
Location: Sawatch Foyer |
2026071707:0008:30 000 | FRI, JUL 17 |
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| Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM MST
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Location: Sawatch Foyer |
Location: Sawatch Foyer |
2026071510:0010:30 000 | WED, JUL 15 |
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| Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MST
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Location: Sawatch Foyer |
Location: Sawatch Foyer |
2026071512:0013:00 000 | WED, JUL 15 |
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| Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM MST
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Location: Sawatch Foyer |
Location: Sawatch Foyer |
2026071515:3016:00 000 | WED, JUL 15 |
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| Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM MST
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Location: Sawatch Foyer |
Location: Sawatch Foyer |
2026071517:0019:00 075 | WED, JUL 15 |
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| Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 |
Thursday, Jul 16, 2026
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM MST
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Location: Sawatch Foyer |
Location: Sawatch Foyer |
2026071610:0010:30 000 | THU, JUL 16 |
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| Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 |
Thursday, Jul 16, 2026
12:05 PM - 1:00 PM MST
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Location: Sawatch Foyer |
Location: Sawatch Foyer |
2026071612:0513:00 000 | THU, JUL 16 |
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| Friday, Jul 17, 2026 |
Friday, Jul 17, 2026
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM MST
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Location: Sawatch Foyer |
Location: Sawatch Foyer |
2026071710:0010:30 000 | FRI, JUL 17 |
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| Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026
8:45 AM - 12:00 PM MST
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Pediatric Trauma Advanced Practice Skills Certificate Course
Overall Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Faculty: Director: Robert A. Swendiman, MD, MPP, MSCE Director: Kelly Hoose, PA-C Director: Shannon Acker, MD, MSCS Director: Elise Van Etten, PA-C Director: Caitlin Hegarty, CPNP-AC Director: Carly Marie Tiedke, PA-C
Pre-Conference
Location: Grouse |
Location: Grouse |
2026071408:4512:00 031 | TUE, JUL 14 |
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| Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM MST
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Junior Investigator Research Course for APPs and Residents
Course Objectives
Faculty: Lead: Shannon Acker, MD, MSCS
Pre-Conference
Location: Grouse |
Location: Grouse |
2026071413:0017:00 031 | TUE, JUL 14 |
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| Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 |
Thursday, Jul 16, 2026
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM MST
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River Float Water Rafting
Whitewater rafting in Colorado with Colorado Adventure Guides/Colorado Rafting Company offers an exhilarating and unforgettable experience on the mighty Colorado River. The Upper Colorado River trips are family friendly and offer an amazing experience for all. Enjoy the thrill of navigating down this pristine river while surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Rafting is a must-do activity for adventure seekers visiting Colorado.
Social Event
Location: Colorado River Rafting |
Location: Colorado River Rafting |
2026071616:3018:30 076 | THU, JUL 16 |
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| Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM MST
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A+ Pediatric Trauma Research Network Meeting (By Invitation Only)
Faculty: Lead: David Notrica, MD
Invite Only
Location: Jackson |
Location: Jackson |
2026071409:0015:00 000 | TUE, JUL 14 |
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| Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM MST
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Location: McCoy's Peak |
Location: McCoy's Peak |
2026071408:0009:00 000 | TUE, JUL 14 |
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| Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 |
Thursday, Jul 16, 2026
12:05 PM - 1:00 PM MST
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Industry Sponsored Lunch (Non-CME) - Safeguarding Wealth: Lawsuit Prevention and Tax Strategies
Sponsored by Legally Mine
Faculty: Presenter: Daniel J. McNeff
Industry
Location: McCoy's Peak |
Location: McCoy's Peak |
2026071612:0513:00 000 | THU, JUL 16 |
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| Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM MST
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Location: Rial Oxford Suite |
Location: Rial Oxford Suite |
2026071417:3018:30 000 | TUE, JUL 14 |
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| Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM MST
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Location: Rial Oxford Suite |
Location: Rial Oxford Suite |
2026071417:3018:30 000 | TUE, JUL 14 |
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| Monday, Jul 13, 2026 |
Monday, Jul 13, 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM MST
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Location: Gerald R. Ford Boardroom |
Location: Gerald R. Ford Boardroom |
2026071315:0017:00 000 | MON, JUL 13 |
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| Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026
7:55 AM - 8:00 AM MST
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Welcome Remarks
Faculty: Speaker: Shannon Acker, MD, MSCS Speaker: Shannon Becker, RN
General Session
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
2026071507:5508:00 000 | WED, JUL 15 |
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| Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM MST
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Session 1
Faculty: Moderator: Shannon Acker, MD, MSCS Chat Moderator: Tiffany O'Byrne, MSN, RN, TCRN
General Session
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
2026071508:0010:00 000 | WED, JUL 15 |
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| Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM MST
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Session 2
Faculty: Moderator: Kacey L Barnes, MSN, RN Chat Moderator: Todd Nickoles, RN, BSN, MBA, TCRN
General Session
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
2026071513:0015:30 000 | WED, JUL 15 |
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| Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 |
Thursday, Jul 16, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM MST
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Session 4
Faculty: Moderator: Jennifer K. York Chat Moderator: Maria Bautista Durand, MSN, CPNP
General Session
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
2026071613:0015:00 000 | THU, JUL 16 |
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| Friday, Jul 17, 2026 |
Friday, Jul 17, 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM MST
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Session 5 (continued)
Faculty: Moderator: Allen Tucker, RN Chat Moderator: Melanie Stroud, RN, MBA
General Session
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
2026071710:3012:00 000 | FRI, JUL 17 |
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| Friday, Jul 17, 2026 |
Friday, Jul 17, 2026
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM MST
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Session 5
Faculty: Moderator: Allen Tucker, RN Chat Moderator: Melanie Stroud, RN, MBA
General Session
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
2026071708:0010:00 000 | FRI, JUL 17 |
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| Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM MST
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Session 1 (continued)
Faculty: Moderator: Shannon Acker, MD, MSCS Chat Moderator: Tiffany O'Byrne, MSN, RN, TCRN
General Session
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
2026071510:3011:00 000 | WED, JUL 15 |
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| Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 |
Thursday, Jul 16, 2026
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM MST
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Session 3
Faculty: Moderator: Diedre Wyrick, MD Chat Moderator: Stephanie D. Chao, MD
General Session
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
2026071608:0010:00 000 | THU, JUL 16 |
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| Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 |
Thursday, Jul 16, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM MST
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Session 3 (continued)
Faculty: Moderator: Diedre Wyrick, MD Chat Moderator: Stephanie D. Chao, MD
General Session
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
2026071610:3011:00 000 | THU, JUL 16 |
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| Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 |
Thursday, Jul 16, 2026
12:00 PM - 12:05 PM MST
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Location: Jackson/Grouse |
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
2026071612:0012:05 000 | THU, JUL 16 |
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| Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST
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Scientific Podium Session
Faculty: Moderator: Meera Kotagal, MD, MPH
General Session
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
2026071511:0012:00 000 | WED, JUL 15 |
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| Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM MST
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Scientific Poster Session
Faculty: Moderator: Robert A. Swendiman, MD, MPP, MSCE
General Session
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
2026071516:0016:30 000 | WED, JUL 15 |
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| Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 |
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM MST
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Best Practice Poster Session
Faculty: Moderator: Melanie Stroud, RN, MBA
General Session
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
2026071516:3017:00 000 | WED, JUL 15 |
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| Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 |
Thursday, Jul 16, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST
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Best Practice Podium Session
Faculty: Moderator: Shannon Becker, RN
General Session
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
2026071611:0012:00 000 | THU, JUL 16 |
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| Friday, Jul 17, 2026 |
Friday, Jul 17, 2026
12:00 PM - 12:10 PM MST
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Closing Remarks & Awards
Faculty: Speaker: Kacey L Barnes, MSN, RN Speaker: Shannon Becker, RN
General Session
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
Location: Jackson/Grouse |
2026071712:0012:10 000 | FRI, JUL 17 |
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| Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 |
Thursday, Jul 16, 2026
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM MST
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Location: Hotel Lobby |
Location: Hotel Lobby |
2026071615:3015:45 000 | THU, JUL 16 |
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| Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MST
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| Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 |
Thursday, Jul 16, 2026
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM MST
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2026071606:0007:00 000 | THU, JUL 16 |
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