Maryland Academy of Family Physicians
Annual Meeting & Winter Refresher
February 27 - March 1, 2026

February 27 - March 1, 2026

Graduate Annapolis Hotel

Thank you to our 2026 Annual Meeting & Winter Refresher sponsors

Is your organization interested in being part of this event? 

Learn more about supporting MDAFP at our annual event and the opportunities to promote your organization’s products and services or recruitment efforts.

Early Bird Registrations Open!

Join MDAFP on February 27 - March 1 for the 2026 Annual Meeting & Winter Refresher (AMWR) at the Graduate Annapolis for a weekend of CME and networking.

Our conference offers valuable opportunities for professional and personal growth. You can connect with family physician peers, share your passion, discover new ideas, and develop stronger leadership skills.

Make sure to register by December 20 to secure these early bird rates! Don't miss this opportunity to benefit from reduced pricing.


Early Bird Registration Rates (until 12/20/25)
Pre-Conference 
Only (Fri)
Winter Refresher 
Only (Sat-Sun)
Full Conference 
Bundle (Fri-Sun)
KSA
MDAFP Member$200$250$350$150
MDAFP New Physician$150$175$250$150
Non-Member$300$400$650$275
Resident$30$50$70$99
Student$30$50$70



Regular Registration Rates (after 12/20/25)
Pre-Conference
Only (Fri)
Winter Refresher
Only (Sat-Sun)
Full Conference
Bundle (Fri-Sun)
KSA
MDAFP Member$250$300$415$175
MDAFP New Physician$200$220$350$175
Non-Member$375$475$800$275
Resident$30$50$75$99
Student$30$50$75

Cancellations

MDAFP must receive notice of cancellation in writing no later than Friday, February 6. Requests for full cancellations will be refunded less a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations or no-shows after this date are not eligible for a refund. 

Please allow up to four weeks for delivery of refund. Fees will be refunded the same way they were paid to the MDAFP. This policy covers registration and ticketed events.

To cancel a registration or for questions regarding the event, please email us at info@mdafp.org.

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Schedule

Note: As details are finalized, this schedule will be updated.

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
Time Topic
4:00 - 6:00pm Pre-Conference: 
Physician Well-being Workshop


Getting back to your why – reclaiming your joy in FM

Melissa Clark, MD


Clinical Workflow Efficiency: Decreasing Administrative Burden for Physician Well-being

Angela Bacigalupo, MD, MPH, FAAFP


Leading the Change: Physician Advocacy for a Culture of Well-being

Ridgley P Salter, MD

Time Session
7:00 - 8:00am
Registration, Exhibits, and Breakfast
7:55 - 8:00am
President's Message
8:00 - 9:00am

Competent and Compassionate Care in Pregnancy & Infant Loss

Alexander Kaysin, MD, MPH, FAAFP

9:00 - 9:10am
Exhibits and Break
9:10 - 10:10am

Managing Menopausal Hormone Therapy with Comorbidities

Amoreena Howell, MD, MSPH, FAAFP

10:10 - 10:20am
Exhibits and Break
10:20 - 11:20am

Doxycycline as PEP to Prevent Bacterial STIs

Lauren Gordon, MD

11:20 - 11:30am
Exhibits and Break
11:30am - 1:00pm
Annual Business Meeting Luncheon
1:00 - 1:10pm
Exhibits and Break
1:10 - 2:10pm

Beyond Risk Factors: A Lifestyle Medicine Approach

Aruna Nathan, MD, Dip ABLM

2:10 - 2:20pm
Exhibits and Break
2:20 - 3:20pm

Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and CKM Syndrome

Charles German, MD, MS

3:20 - 3:30pm
Exhibits and Break
3:30 - 4:30pm

Mindfulness and Meaning in Medicine: An Evidence-Based Introduction to ACT for Family Medicine Doctors

Carli Pruitt, PsyD, JD

4:30 - 5:30pm
Networking Reception Ft. Poster Presentations
Time Topic
7:00 - 8:00am
Registration, Exhibits, and Breakfast
7:45 - 7:50am
Morning Welcome
8:00 - 9:00am

Top 10 Medications: What Prescribers Need to Know

Katy Pincus, PharmD

Co-speaker: Emma Brusio, PharmD

9:00 - 9:10am
Exhibits and Break
9:10 - 10:10am

Sports Medicine Nutrition in the Adolescent Athlete

Ndidi Obichere, MD

10:10 - 10:20am
Exhibits and Break
10:20 - 11:20am

Optimizing CRC Screening in Maryland: Overcoming Access Barriers and Preference Challenges with Non-Invasive Options

Michael R. Desjardins, PhD, MA

Co-speakers: Brian Mattingly, Sharmistha Mohapatra

11:20 - 11:30am
Exhibits and Break
11:30am - 12:30pm

Family Physician Careers in Public Health


Kisha Davis, MD, MPH, FAAFP
12:30pm End of Program
1:00 - 4:00pm
KSA: Palliative Care

Ryan Kauffman, MD



7:00 – 8:00amRegistration, Exhibits and Breakfast
8:00 – 8:45amFoundational Concepts of Addiction 

Bradley J. Miller, DO, FAAFP

8:45 – 8:55amExhibits & Break
8:55 – 9:25amRecent Changes in Attitudes Toward Therapy 

Daniel J. Deaton, MD, FAAFP
9:25 – 9:55amHow to Screen and Select Patients

Daniel J. Deaton, MD, FAAFP
9:55 - 10:05amExhibits & Break
10:05 – 10:50amWithdrawal Symptoms and Management 

Tracy Liu, DO

10:50 – 11:35amStandard Treatments: Pharmacology, Medication, and Harm Reduction for Opioid Use Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder 

Tracy Liu, DO
11:35 – 11:45amExhibits & Break
11:45am – 12:30pmMOUD Clinical Workflow and Training Staff 

Bradley J. Miller, DO, FAAFP

12:30pmEnd of Program

Travel, Hotel & Parking

Graduate Annapolis Hotel

Room block information is now available!

Book your room today for only $149/night online or by calling (410) 263-7777 and mentioning the MDAFP 2026 Annual Meeting & Winter Refresher.

The deadline to book is February 5, 2026.