We asked members of the SAWC Planning Committee and WHS leadership to share their advice for first-time attendees — from how to navigate the agenda to how to make meaningful connections.

🎥 Watch the Video Below for Their Full Insights

1️⃣ Plan Ahead

Don’t wait until you’re standing in front of the big session board.

• Review the agenda before you arrive

• Identify must-attend sessions in your specialty

• Explore sessions outside your comfort zone

As faculty recommend: Planning is half the battle.

2️⃣ Embrace the Interdisciplinary Experience

SAWC is not a single-specialty meeting.

You’ll learn alongside:

• Dermatologists

• Surgeons

• Nurses

• Researchers

• Physical therapists

• Hyperbaric experts

• Scientists and innovators

You’re never the one who knows the most in the room — and everyone is approachable.

3️⃣ Connect Science to Practice

Attend sessions to understand the “why.”
Visit the Exhibit Hall to learn the “how.”

Faculty often describe this as the moment everything clicks — when research, clinical practice, and real-world solutions come together.

4️⃣ Introduce Yourself

Wound care can feel isolating in your own practice setting.

At SAWC, you’ll quickly realize:

• The community is welcoming

• Speakers are accessible

• Conversations turn into collaborations

It’s one of the few large meetings that still feels personal.

5️⃣ Expect Something New Every Year

Even long-time attendees will tell you:
No two SAWC meetings are the same.

New tracks.
New science.
New perspectives.
New opportunities to grow.

What You’ll Walk Away With

✔ Practical clinical insights
✔ Exposure to cutting-edge research
✔ Meaningful professional connections
✔ A renewed sense of purpose

Join Us at SAWC Spring | WHS

If this is your first time — welcome. You don’t have to navigate it alone.

👉 Register Now and Start Planning Your Experience

We look forward to seeing you there.