UNC Tar Heel Trauma is proud to present the 37th Annual UNC May Day Trauma Conference on April 30, - May 1, 2026, 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