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Missed the registration deadline? You can still 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.
We provide on-site registration, so don't hesitate to join us as your schedule allows.
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.
| 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 |
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.
The AAFP has reviewed 2026 MDAFP Annual Meeting & Winter Refresher, and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 02/27/2026 to 03/01/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This session the Pre-Conference Skills Workshop is approved for 3 live AAFP Prescribed credits.
This session the Winter Refresher Conference is approved for 11 live AAFP Prescribed credits.
This session, the Palliative Care KSA is approved for 8 live AAFP Prescribed credits.
AI Notetaking Policy: The use of AI notetaking tools (including transcription software, voice recognition apps, and automated meeting assistants) is prohibited during MDAFP meetings. Participants are expected to use traditional notetaking methods to protect the confidentiality and integrity of all discussions. Exceptions require prior approval from the meeting organizer.
In accordance with Chapter IX, Section I of the Maryland Academy of Family Physicians Bylaws, the Nominating Committee report for the Year 2026 Board of Directors is as follows:
Assumed Positions
Board Chair - Amar Duggirala, DO, MPH, FAAFP
President - Panisri Rao, MD, MPH, FAAFP
Nominations
President-Elect - Robin Motter-Mast, DO, MBA, FAAFP, CPE
Vice President - Marcia Parris, MD, FAAFP
Treasurer - Kathryn Hart, MD, FAAFP
Director - Stacy Ross, MD, FAAFP
Director - Donique Cross, MD
Director - L. Latéy Bradford, MD, PhD
AAFP Delegates
AAFP Delegate - Aaron George, DO, FCPP, FAAFP
AAFP Delegate - Shana Ntiri, MD, MPH, FAAFP
AAFP Alternate Delegate - Marcia Parris, MD, FAAFP
The election will take place at the MDAFP Annual Business Meeting on February 28, 2026
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| Time | Topic |
| 3:00 - 6:30pm | Pre-Conference: Physician Well-Being Workshop Getting Back to Your Why - Reclaiming Your Joy in FM Melissa Clark, MD; Caitlin Matthis, DO, FAAFP 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, & 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 & Break |
| 9:10 - 10:10am | Managing Menopausal Hormone Therapy with Comorbidities
Amoreena Howell, MD, MSPH, FAAFP |
| 10:10 - 10:20am |
Exhibits & Break |
| 10:20 - 11:20am | Doxycycline as PEP to Prevent Bacterial STIs
Lauren Gordon, MD |
| 11:20 - 11:30am |
Exhibits & Break |
| 11:30am - 1:00pm |
Annual Business Meeting Luncheon |
| 1:00 - 1:10pm |
Exhibits & Break |
| 1:10 - 2:10pm | Beyond Risk Factors: A Lifestyle Medicine Approach
Aruna Nathan, MD, Dip ABLM |
| 2:10 - 2:20pm |
Exhibits & Break |
| 2:20 - 3:20pm | Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and CKM Syndrome
Charles German, MD, MS |
| 3:20 - 3:30pm |
Exhibits & 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, & Breakfast |
| 7:45 - 7:50am |
Morning Welcome |
| 8:00 - 9:00am | Top 10 Medications: What Prescribers Need to Know
Katy Pincus, PharmD and Emma Brusio, PharmD |
| 9:00 - 9:10am |
Exhibits & Break |
| 9:10 - 10:10am | Sports Medicine Nutrition in the Adolescent Athlete
Ndidi Obichere, DO, FAAFP |
| 10:10 - 10:20am |
Exhibits & 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; Brian Mattingly; Ariana Martin, DO, FAAFP |
| 11:20 - 11:30am |
Exhibits & 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, FAAFP |
| 7:00 – 8:00am | Registration, Exhibits and Breakfast |
| 8:00 – 8:45am | Foundational Concepts of Addiction
Bradley J. Miller, DO, FAAFP |
| 8:45 – 8:55am | Exhibits & Break |
| 8:55 – 9:25am | Recent Changes in Attitudes Toward Therapy Daniel J. Deaton, MD, FAAFP |
| 9:25 – 9:55am | How to Screen and Select Patients Daniel J. Deaton, MD, FAAFP |
| 9:55 - 10:05am | Exhibits & Break |
| 10:05 – 10:50am | Withdrawal Symptoms and Management
Tracy Liu, DO |
| 10:50 – 11:35am | Standard Treatments: Pharmacology, Medication, and Harm Reduction for Opioid Use Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder
Tracy Liu, DO |
| 11:35 – 11:45am | Exhibits & Break |
| 11:45am – 12:30pm | MOUD Clinical Workflow and Training Staff
Bradley J. Miller, DO, FAAFP |
| 12:30pm | End of Program |
Our Room Block Has Closed!
Physicians can still book their rooms today at regular rates online or by calling (410) 263-7777.
PARK
Conference attendees can choose from overnight or daily valet parking: