2026 Northwest States Trauma Conference

Oregon coast with a view of the ocean, with the NW States Conference dates and location.

The OHSU Trauma Program is thrilled to present the 37th Annual Northwest States Trauma Conference

This year's conference will be held at the beautiful Salishan Coastal Lodge, just off the Pacific Coastal Scenic Byway in Gleneden Beach, Oregon.

As always, we strive to provide high-quality, cutting-edge education in pre-hospital emergency and trauma care. Join us to hear the most current and topical information presented by nationally renowned faculty in the fields of adult and pediatric trauma, critical care, emergency medicine, and pre-hospital care. Topics will include trauma care during the pre-hospital, resuscitative, operative, critical care, and recovery phases. The program content is targeted towards physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and allied health professionals who care for injured adult and pediatric patients.

Be sure to check back for exciting conference updates!

Registration will open soon!

Conference registration offers an exceptional experience, granting you access to an online event portal complete with syllabus materials and continuing education credits. Your registration fee not only includes these resources but also covers delectable refreshments during the Wednesday evening reception, as well as breakfast, lunch, and refreshments throughout the breaks on Thursday and Friday. Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your learning while enjoying great food and networking!

Early Bird - Received by Sunday, April 19th 

  • Physician - $550
  • NP, PA, Resident - $400
  • Registered Nurse - $375
  • Allied Health (EMT, Paramedics, RT) - $350
  • Students - $250

Regular Registration - Received on and after Monday, April 20th 

  • Physician - $600
  • NP, PA, Resident - $450
  • Registered Nurse - $425
  • Allied Health (EMT, Paramedics, RT) - $380
  • Students - $280

Cancellation / Refund Policy:

The conference registration fee is refundable minus a $200 processing fee if a written cancellation notice is received by April 30, 2026. Written notice of cancellation after April 1st is $250 processing fee. No refunds will be issued after May 1st, but access will be available to asynchronous conference content and recordings.

We are finalizing the agenda and will post it as soon as it's available. 

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Reservation cut off dates is Sunday, April 19th!

Guest Rooms and Suites

Forest. Ocean. Light. Three elements that feel like the Earth, that feel like Salishan. Surrounded by lush trees and bordered by the wild sea, our tranquil guest rooms and suites wrap you in warm, natural light. From views of towering Douglas firs outside your room to the local timber inside your room, every aspect of your stay embodies the heartbeat of the Pacific Northwest. Whether you want a simple but spacious room with a private balcony and wood fireplace, or an expansive signature suite, Salishan has your home away from home on the Oregon Coast.

Make your lodging reservations with the special NWSTC Room rates: NWSTC26 Online Reservations

*Important* Those who would like to extend their stay outside the conference dates must call the Salishan Coastal Lodge Group Reservation Department at (866) 258-6127 between the times of 8:00 am – 6:00 pm PST and identify themselves as participants of this event to receive the special rates quoted.
• Press #1 for Lodging Reservations
• Then, press #2 for Designated Group Reservations

Currently applying for CME. Check back for updates

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Trauma Program is thrilled to present the 37th Annual Northwest States Trauma Conference, May 20-22nd  at the Salishan Coastal Lodge in Gleneden Beach, Oregon.  We would like to invite you to display your product(s) at the conference. 

This is a CME-accredited event attended by over 250 physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare providers from rural areas: levels II & III, as well as Critical Access Hospitals throughout the Pacific Northwest, West Coast, Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada. 

The conference will be held in the Long House Ballroom of the Salishan Coastal Lodge. Exhibitors will be in Section C, offering just over 1,500 sq. feet. 

Exhibit Fee is $3,000.00 and includes:

  • 6ft table and two chairs/vendors
  • Access to power and wireless internet
  • Opportunity to interact face-to-face with conference attendees
  • Exhibitors are invited to participate in all food and beverage events, including breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks
  • A sponsorship acknowledgement on the conference website, in the PPT slides that run during breaks and during the opening/closing remarks
  • Build visibility for your company in a competitive marketplace
  • Expand your customer base and strengthen existing customer relationships
  • Introduce new products and services

Exhibit Hours:

  • Wednesday, May 20th, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, May 21st, 7:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
  • Friday, May 22nd, 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 

Payment for the table must be received by Monday, May 11th, 2026

OHSU Foundation tax ID number: 23-7083114 

Registration will open soon! Invoices are available upon request. 

Please make checks payable to: Oregon Health & Science University Foundation.  

Exhibitor areas will be available for setup on Wednesday, May 20th, at 10 am. Set up should be complete no later than 5:30 pm. Conference registration and reception with exhibitors will open to participants from 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm. 

Exhibit tables should be taken down no later than 2:30 pm Friday, May 22nd.

To ensure accurate representation of you and your company/product(s) on our website, please send me the following by Wednesday, May 6th: 

  • JPED, PNG or GIF image file under 24 mb that is sized to 100px by 100px of your company logo
  • Documents and/or links to your website and social media accounts
  • Anything else you’d like to include or spotlight 

Make your lodging reservations with the special NWSTC Room rates: NWSTC26 Online Reservations

*Important* Those who would like to extend their stay outside the conference dates must call the Salishan Coastal Lodge Group Reservation Department at (866) 258-6127 between the times of 8:00 am – 6:00 pm PST and identify themselves as participants of this event to receive the special rates quoted.

  • InvitePress #1 for Lodging Reservations
  • Then, press #2 for Designated Group Reservations

Reservation cutoff date is Sunday, April 19th!

Please contact Elizabeth Herber with any questions. 

Watch the 2025 Northwest States Trauma Conference

Northwest State Trauma Conference 2025

The Northwest States Trauma Conference was recorded live April 23- 25th at the Spirit Mountain Casino in Grand Ronde, Oregon, and offers a wide variety of clinical topics to enhance nursing knowledge and clinical practice in the adult and pediatric critical care, emergency medicine, and acute care units. 

Our distinguished national guest speakers are Ms. Sharnae Phagan, MSN, RN, Trauma Program Manager at UChicago Medicine, and Drs. Matthew Landman, M.D., M.P.H., Pediatric and Thoracic Surgeon, Associate Professor of Surgery and Trauma Medical Director at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, and Justin Regner, M.D. Trauma Medical Director at OHSU.

  • PDFs of the speakers' talks (when available)
  • 12.5 NCPD contact hours
  • Access to the recording of the entire conference
  • Recordings will be available to view from the first week of June through March 31, 2026
Register to watch the 2025 NWSTC

12.5 NCPD Contact Hours

Attendees must watch the entire conference and submit an evaluation of the presentation to earn 12.5 NCPD contact hours. Participants who successfully complete the requirements will receive a Certificate of Successful Completion.

OHSU is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Oregon Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.