Non-ELSO Meetings | ECMO

See events that are important to the ECMO and ECLS community, but that aren’t sponsored by ELSO. These events may include meetings about COVID-19 critical care, or cardiac and thoracic symposia, and more.

Non-ELSO Meetings & Events

Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) does not sponsor these events, but they are important to the broader ECMO and ECLS community, so we list them here.

2 Day (Neonatal/Pediatric) ECMO Collaborative Care & Mobilization Simulation Course

Location: 2610 Merchants Walk, Murfreesboro, TN 37128

October 11, 2026 - October 12, 2026

https://bit.ly/4rsT4ev

Deadline: 10/08/2026

education@integration.health


Participate in hands on simulations, receive a foundational overview from expert instructors, and gain practical clinical skills to safely manage the complex patient population supported on ECMO in this 2 Day course designed for Rehabilitation Professionals (PT, PTA, OT, OTA) with applications for RNs, RRTs, and others across a diverse multidisciplinary environment. Located just 30 miles south of Nashville, this is your opportunity to explore Music City, elevate your practice, and enhance patient outcomes. Up to 16.0 Credits What learners are saying… “I’ve been seeing ECMO patients for over 5 years now with little guidance and now I finally feel equipped. Your expertise has inspired me.” Registration: $850 A payment deposit option is available to secure your spot

Posted Date: March 24, 2026

IU Health ECMO Symposium

Location: Hendricks Live! Plainfield, Indiana

November 13, 2026 - November 13, 2026

https://cvent.me/aDneX3

Deadline: 10/30/2026

Heather Hennen
(317) 278-0777
hmhennen@iu.edu


This one-day event will bring together experts in ECLS and Mechanical Circulatory Support to share practical insights, evolving strategies, and real-world experience in the care of critically ill patients. Whether you’re involved in transport, bedside management, or program development, the goal is simple: high-yield, applicable education you can take back to your team. We encourage multidisciplinary participation including Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Trainees, and more! We are honored to announce internationally renowned Keynote Speaker Marc Maybauer MD, who will bring his expertise on current updates in ECMO.

Posted Date: June 9, 2026

Stockholm Neonatal and Pediatric ECMO Course

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

November 16, 2026 - November 19, 2026

https://www.karolinska.se/vard/funktion/funktion-barn-pmi/ecmo/stockholm-neonatal-pediatric-ecmo-course/

Deadline: -

Björn Frenckner
0046 70 722 61 15
bjorn.frenckner@regionstockholm.se


This is a 4-day course covering basic knowledge in neonatal and pediatric ECMO. It is maximized to 24 participants divided into four groups. Each group will have two days of lectures, one day wet lab training and one day simulation.

Posted Date: July 23, 2026

APELSO Adult ECMO Training Course 2026

Location: Hong Kong SAR

November 17, 2026 - November 19, 2026

https://forms.gle/5bRJPJo3Ab1yqg5S9

Deadline: 09/13/2026

Ms. Viann Yu
(852)22556771
yth184@ha.org.hk


The APELSO Adult ECMO Training Course 2026 is a designed for clinicians with novice to intermediate experience in ECMO who wish to strengthen both their theoretical understanding and practical competency. The course integrates didactic lectures, hands-on workshops, and high-fidelity simulation to create an immersive learning environment that builds confidence in managing adult ECMO cases. Participants will progress through essential concepts including circuit components, patient selection, troubleshooting, and multidisciplinary team communication, guided by experienced faculty from across the Asia-Pacific region. The curriculum is aligned with and fulfills the ELSO E-AEC Level 1–2 requirements.

Posted Date: July 15, 2026

Hawaii's ECMO Symposium

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

January 6, 2027 - January 8, 2027

https://sites.google.com/view/hawaiis-ecmo-symposium/

Deadline: TBD

Amy Gurule, Todd Terada

HawaiiECMO@gmail.com


Registration will be open in the near future. Check out the Conference website and leave your contact information for updates.

Posted Date: July 17, 2026

Houston Methodist ECMO Simulation Course

Location: 6551 Bertner Avenue, Houston, TX 77030

January 18, 2027 - January 19, 2027

https://learn.houstonmethodist.org/ECMO-2027

Asma Zainab, MD
832.917.7338
azainab@houstonmethodist.org


This two-day hands-on simulation course, hosted at Houston Methodist Hospital in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, is designed in alignment with ELSO guidelines and incorporates scenario-based learning and interactive discussions. Tailored for MDs, RNs, RTs, NPs, PAs, and subspecialty fellows, the course is ideal for participants with a foundational understanding of ECMO physiology or those who have completed the ELSO ECMO Fundamentals online course (recommended prerequisite). Utilizing high-fidelity simulation, this immersive program will guide learners through ECMO indications and contraindications, circuit components and their functions, as well as ECMO circuit management and troubleshooting. In-person attendance is required. Space is limited. Participants will also experience the dynamic environment of Houston—a vibrant, cosmopolitan city known for the Johnson Space Center, global cuisine, and its reputation as the culinary and cultural capital of the South. Prerequisite: Completion of ELSO online modules.

Posted Date: September 25, 2026

Houston Methodist ECMO Simulation Course

Location: Location: 6551 Bertner Avenue, Houston, TX 77030.

January 18, 2027 - January 19, 2027

https://learn.houstonmethodist.org/ECMO-2027

Asma Zainab, MD
8329177338
azainab@houstonmethodist.org


This two-day hands-on simulation course, hosted at Houston Methodist Hospital in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, is designed in alignment with ELSO guidelines and incorporates scenario-based learning and interactive discussions. Tailored for MDs, RNs, RTs, NPs, PAs, and subspecialty fellows, the course is ideal for participants with a foundational understanding of ECMO physiology or those who have completed the ELSO ECMO Fundamentals online course (recommended prerequisite). Utilizing high-fidelity simulation, this immersive program will guide learners through ECMO indications and contraindications, circuit components and their functions, as well as ECMO circuit management and troubleshooting. In-person attendance is required. Space is limited. Participants will also experience the dynamic environment of Houston—a vibrant, cosmopolitan city known for the Johnson Space Center, global cuisine, and its reputation as the culinary and cultural capital of the South. Prerequisite: Completion of ELSO online modules.

Posted Date: September 30, 2026

2027 Inova ECMO Symposium: Advancing Excellence in Extracorporeal Life Support

Location: 8100 Innovation Park Drive, Fairfax VA 22031

March 5, 2027 - March 5, 2027

https://cme.inova.org/content/march-5-2027-inova-ecmo-symposium-advancing-excellence-extracorporeal-life-suppo
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Deadline: 03/01/2027

Jessica Schneider

jessica.schneider@inova.org


The 2027 ECMO Symposium: Advancing Excellence in Extracorporeal Life Support is a one-day event and will convene multidisciplinary experts to address emerging evidence, evolving technologies, and systems-based strategies influencing contemporary VA and VV ECMO practice. As the Inova ECMO program continues to mature as a national referral center with international recognition for excellence, educational needs have shifted from foundational management toward advanced clinical decision making, quality optimization, and regional systems integration. This activity is designed for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, perfusionists, respiratory therapists, and allied health professionals involved in adult and pediatric ECMO care. Content will focus on advanced management strategies, complication mitigation, ECPR systems design, post ECMO recovery, and quality benchmarking aligned with national standards. Building upon prior symposia that emphasized regional standardization, this program aims to enhance multidisciplinary coordination, refine referral practices, and improve patient outcomes across the continuum of extracorporeal support.

Posted Date: August 28, 2026