Oregon-Washington Combined Meeting - 20th annual

September 12-14, 2025
Campbell's Resort, Chelan, WA

Click here to REGISTER

Program, Meeting Agenda:  WACS 2025 Agenda 8.4.25.pdf

Note: all registration is handled by the Washington Chapter of the ACS. 

EVENT SUMMARY

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Edward Barksdale is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric surgery and health equity, Dr. Barksdale brings a powerful voice and inspiring perspective that will set the tone for a meaningful weekend of learning and connection. His presentation, “Pediatric Surgical Emergencies for Rural Surgeons,” will address the unique challenges faced in rural settings.

Sessions:

• Abstract Sessions (Full and Quick Shot presentations).
• Panel on patient transfers and rural surgery.
• Endoscopic Lab Session – Dive into hands-on endoscopic workshops with experts.
• Panels on Difficult Surgery Scenarios – Hear about challenging surgical cases.

AGENDA (subject to change)

Thursday, September 11

8:00 am - 5:00 pm - Optional ATLS Refresher Course (7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits). Max 16 people registration. Also runs half day on Friday. Flyer to register: ATLS Refresher Course Flyer_September_ 2025 (1).pdf

Friday,  September 12 (half day)

7:00 am - 12:00 pm - Audio Visual Setup
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Council Meetings, Oregon and Washington ACS
10:00 am - 12:45 pm - Registration
12:45 pm - 2:30 pm - Sessions
2:00 pm - 5:30 pm - Exhibitor Set up
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm- BREAK, EXHIBITS
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm - Sessions
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm - BREAK, EXHIBITS
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Welcome Barbecue

Saturday, September 13

6:45 -am - 7:45 am - Non-CME Symposium, sponsored by Boston Scientific

BREAKFAST
8:00 am - 9:00 am - BREAKFAST/EXHIBITS
9:00 am - 9:30 am - BREAK, EXHIBITS
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Sessions
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm -LUNCH, EXHIBITS
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Sessions
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm - BREAK, EXHIBITS
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Sessions
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Free Time
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - BANQUET & CASINO NIGHT

7:00 am - 8:00 am - BREAKFAST/EXHIBITS 
8:00 am - 9:30 am - Sessions
9:30 am - 10:00 am - BREAK, EXHIBITS
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Sessions