SAWC Spring - Symposium on Advanced Wound Care 2027
Event Date
April 28 – May 2, 2027
Location
Philadelphia, PA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Spring is a leading medical conference dedicated to the prevention, management, and treatment of acute and chronic wounds. The 2027 edition takes place April 28–May 2, 2027, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, presented in collaboration with the Wound Healing Society (WHS) and positioned as the official meeting of the journal Wounds.
SAWC Spring | WHS is described as the largest and most influential wound care conference, providing clinicians with comprehensive, evidence-based education across the full continuum of wound care. The program blends practical clinical guidance with translational science—from surgical techniques and diagnostic innovation to reimbursement strategy—delivered through panels, rapid-fire sessions, hands-on workshops, innovation theaters, and accredited symposia.
The meeting draws an interdisciplinary audience of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, researchers, students, and industry professionals. Attendees earn continuing education credits, access the latest clinical innovations, and connect with world-renowned faculty and peers. With its strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and immediately applicable education, SAWC Spring is worth attending for any clinician seeking to improve patient outcomes in wound care.
Show Highlights
- Expert-led sessions by world-renowned wound care specialists and thought leaders
- 80+ high-impact sessions and 25+ CE credits available across 5 days
- 200+ faculty covering clinical guidelines, surgical techniques, diagnostics, and reimbursement
- Co-located Wound Healing Society (WHS) scientific program featuring the latest research and translational advances
- WCCC Driving Innovation Summit — a high-level, invitation-only program moving from FDA and CMS perspectives to real-world implementation, led by a steering committee headed by Vickie R. Driver, DPM, MS
- Wound Care Business Navigator — focused education on documentation, audits, billing, policy updates, and reimbursement
- Learning formats include panels, rapid-fire sessions, hands-on workshops, innovation theaters, and accredited symposia
- Co-Chairs: Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS, and Robert Kirsner, MD, PhD, FAAD
Attendance
The official registration page references 1,200+ clinicians attending. The event brings together an interdisciplinary audience including physicians (MD/DO/DPM), advanced practice providers, nurses, researchers/PhDs, students, residents, fellows, and industry professionals.
Registration
Registration is available online through the official event portal. Passes are tiered by professional role, each offered as a Core Pass or a Clinical Pro Package (which adds 6-month on-demand access to session recordings):
- MD/DO/DPM: Core Pass $399; Clinical Pro Package $699
- APPs, Nurses & Researchers/PhD: Core Pass $299; Clinical Pro Package $599
- Emerging Clinician (Student/Resident/Fellow): Core Pass $149; Clinical Pro Package $299
- Industry: Core Pass $999; Clinical Pro Package $1,299
Additional details:
- WHS members are eligible for a discounted registration rate via a members-only link.
- Emerging Clinicians must upload a verification letter on institutional letterhead confirming current fellow, resident, or student status.
- Group discounts are available for groups of three or more from the same organization using code GROUP50 (excludes Student/Resident/Fellow, WHS, and Industry rates).
- Add-ons include the Pharmacology in Wound Care program ($499) and the in-person Wound Certification Prep Course ($765).
Cancellation deadline: Written cancellation requests must be received or postmarked by February 28, 2027, and are subject to a $150 fee; cancellations after that date are non-refundable. Registrations may be transferred to another individual by April 27, 2027.
History
SAWC Spring is presented by HMP Global and serves as the official meeting of the journal Wounds, which is indexed in MEDLINE/PubMED and is the exclusive publisher of new research from SAWC abstracts. The 2027 meeting is held in collaboration with the Wound Healing Society (WHS). The 2026 edition took place April 8–12 in Charlotte, North Carolina, before the event moves to Philadelphia for 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is SAWC Spring 2027 taking place?
SAWC Spring | WHS 2027 takes place April 28 through May 2, 2027, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Who should attend SAWC Spring?
The conference is designed for the full interdisciplinary wound care team, including physicians (MD/DO/DPM), advanced practice providers, nurses, researchers, students, residents, fellows, and industry professionals. It offers evidence-based education relevant across the continuum of acute and chronic wound care.
How do I register and what does it cost?
Registration is completed online through the official event portal, with passes priced by professional role. Core Pass rates are $399 for MD/DO/DPM, $299 for APPs/nurses/researchers, $149 for emerging clinicians, and $999 for industry, with higher-tier Clinical Pro Packages that add on-demand session access. Group, WHS member, and emerging clinician discounts are available.
How many CE credits and sessions are offered?
The 2027 program spans five days and offers 25+ CE credits across 80+ high-impact sessions delivered by more than 200 faculty. Formats include panels, workshops, innovation theaters, and accredited symposia.
What hotels and travel options are near the venue?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is about 9 miles from the venue, and the convention center sits above SEPTA's Jefferson Station for regional rail and transit access. Numerous hotels—including the connected Aloft Philadelphia Downtown—are within a short walk in Center City.
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