UNC Tar Heel Trauma is proud to present the 36th Annual UNC May Day Trauma Conference on May 1-2, 2025, at the Friday Center in beautiful Chapel Hill, NC.

May Day is a two-day conference carefully designed to meet the educational needs of the healthcare team across the continuum of trauma care.

A virtual option  is also available for those who prefer to attend remotely.

This year’s conference follows the trauma continuum of care featuring topics on disaster preparedness, pre-hospital care, emergency medicine, critical care, acute care, rehab, and more.

In addition, the conference also features other attractions such as a vendor exhibition, poster presentations, daily giveaways and a silent auction to benefit a worthy cause.

The May Day Conference is a wonderful opportunity to learn, network, and have fun. We hope you can join us.

Registration is now open!!

Target Audience

This conference will benefit any civilian and military personnel involved in the continuum of trauma care.

• Physicians to include Medical Directors, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, and Surgeons
• Nurses
• Advanced Practice Providers
• Respiratory therapists
• Pharmacists
• Paramedics
• First Responders
• Emergency managers
• Researchers
• Educators
• Leaders and administrators within military, civilian, academic and commercial sectors
• Product developers

Accreditation Statement

The School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Statement

The School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented under the sole supervision of the Course Director, Alberto Bonifacio, RN, and the planning committee, in association with the UNC Office of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).  The course director, planning committee, and CPD staff have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies as defined by the ACCME.

The presenters have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies as defined by the ACCME.

EMS Continuing Education

The NC Office of Emergency Medical Services (NCOEMS) has approved continuing education units for EMS Technicians.  EMS Technicians successfully completing this course may be awarded a maximum of twelve (12.0) continuing education units (CEU).  While this conference is approved for continuing education credit, final approval of each session/presentation for individual continuing education credit rests with each local EMS System or approved educational institution.