Charting the Course: Navigating the Depth of Family Medicine
MAFP 34th Annual Fall Conference – November 13-14, 2026
Join colleagues from across Missouri as we gather at the lake to explore the evolving landscape of family medicine. This year’s conference will dive into the clinical, professional, and personal dimensions of practice, equipping family physicians with the insights and tools needed to navigate complexity, guide patients, and lead within their communities.
Through engaging CME sessions, practical updates, and meaningful connection with peers, you’ll gain new perspectives to help chart your course in today’s rapidly changing healthcare environment.
Early-bird registration discount is available until 9/1/2026, so register early! Late registration penalty will be added starting 10/13/2026.
Stay, Learn, and Recharge at the Lake
This year’s Annual Fall Conference will take place at the beautiful Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks, giving attendees the perfect opportunity to combine high-quality CME with a relaxing lakeside getaway. With waterfront views, spacious guest rooms, on-site dining, indoor recreation, golf, a spa, and plenty of places to connect with colleagues, the resort offers an experience that feels both productive and restorative.
Whether you plan to bring your family for the weekend or simply enjoy a change of scenery before heading back to practice, the Lake of the Ozarks provides the ideal setting to step away from the daily routine and reconnect with peers from across Missouri.
Attendees are encouraged to reserve their rooms early, as the conference block is expected to fill quickly. Online reservations can be made through the official reservation portal or by calling the resort reservations line at 1-800-826-8272.
See What’s in Store
Friday, November 13 – Set Sail
| Start | End | Topic & Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am | Fuel before the Voyage in The Harbour Exhange Exhibit Hall |
| 7:15 am | 7:45 am | Around the Harbor Table Discussions Physician Wellness – Amanda Shipp, MD Retirement – Robert Schneider, DO, FAAFP Street Medicine – Russell Kohl, MD, FAAFP Precepting Medical Students – Kento Sonoda, MD, AAHIVS, FAAFP, FASAM Paradise A |
| 7:00 am | 4:30 pm | The Harbor Exchange Exhibit Hall Open Paradise A |
| 8:00 am | 9:00 am | Strengthening Missouri's Health System: Policy, Practice, and Public Health Alignment Heidi Miller, MD Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Chief Medical Officer |
| 9:00 am | 10:00 am | Caring Through the End of Life: Practical Hospice and Palliative Care Pearls for Family Physicians John Burroughs, DO |
| 10:00 am | 10:20 am | Refuel at Harbour Exchange(Break with Exhibitors) |
| 10:20 am | 11:50 am | Defining Autism & the Role of Primary Care in Autism Diagnosis Workshop Kristin Sohl, MD, FAAFP |
| 11:50 am | 12:20 pm | Break/Grab Lunch |
| 12:20 pm | 12:50 pm | MAFP Annual Meeting Beth Rosemergey, DO, FAAFP (MAFP Board President) |
| 12:50 pm | 1:20 pm | Update on AI for Family Medicine David Voran, MD |
| 1:20 pm | 2:20 pm | Cases You Have Already Seen: Diagnosing Alpha-Gal Syndrome in Primary Care Regina DePietro, MD Benjamin Casterline, MD, PhD |
| 2:40 pm | 3:00 pm | End of Route (Break w/ exhibitors) |
| 3:00 pm | 4:30 pm | Lifestyle Integrated Family Medicine: The Roots of Health for Patients, Communities, and Systems Workshop Kristi Crymes, DO, DipABLM |
| 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Captain's Gala: Anchors Aweigh Awards & Dinner Dress to impress with a touch of tropical flare! |
| 8:00 pm | Anchors Aweigh: After Hours Celebration Keep the celebration going after Anchors Aweigh Awards & Dinner. Unwind, connect, and enjoy a fun, laid-back end to the evening. |
Saturday, November 14 – Deep Dive
| Start | End | Topic & Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am | Sunrise Strategy: Breakfast Buffet with Exhibitors Paradise A |
| 7:00 am | 10:10 am | The Harbour Exchange Exhibit Hall Open Paradise A |
| 7:15 am | 7:45 am | Harbor Walk: Start Your Day in Motion Meet in the Margaritaville Lobby |
| 7:15 am | 7:45 am | Calm Waters: Morning Mindfulness Parasol 1 |
| 7:15 am | 7:45 am | Around the Harbor Table Discussions Wilderness Medicine – Morgan Dresvyannikov, MD Physician Wellness – Amanda Shipp, MD Retirement – Robert Schneider, DO, FAAFP Street Medicine – Russell Kohl, MD, FAAFP Precepting Medical Students – Kento Sonoda, MD, AAHIVS, FAAFP, FASAM Paradise A |
| 8:00 am | 9:00 am | Nephrologly Pearls for Primary Care Michael Selby, MD, FASN Andi Selby, DO, FAFFP |
| 9:00 am | 9:45 am | EKG Interpretation for the Real World: From Pattern Recognition to Patient Impact Charlie Rassmussen, DO, FAAFP |
| 9:45 am | 10:10 am | Last Stop at the Harbour (Break with Exhibitors and Prize Drawing) |
| 10:10 am | 11:10 am | Latest and Greatest: Top 10 STI/HIV Headlines for Busy Physicians Sarah Dowler, MD, CPE, FAAFP (AAFP Board Member) |
| 11:10 am | 12:10 pm | Organized Medicine Working for You: MAFP/AAFP Update Peter Koopman, MD (MAFP Advocacy Committee Co-Chair) Sarah Cole, DO (MAFP Advocacy Committee Co-Chair) Shannon Dowler, MD, CPE, FAAFP (AAFP Board Member) |
| 12:10 pm | 12:40 pm | Harbor Lunch Break |
| 12:40 pm | 1:40 pm | POCUS Integration for Your Practice Workshop Matthew Decker, MD, JD, FAAFP Offered twice — attendees should select only one session. |
| 12:40 pm | 1:40 pm | The Modern Physician's Guide to Social Media: Building Trust, Reach, Impact in the Digital Age Morgan Dresvyannikov, MD |
| 1:40 pm | 2:40 pm | POCUS Integration for Your Practice Workshop Matthew Decker, MD, JD, FAAFP Offered twice — attendees should select only one session. |
| 1:40 pm | 2:40 pm | Buprenorphine: Review & Updates Lucas Buffaloe, MD |
| 2:40 pm | 3:40 pm | Last Call at the Harbor (Break) |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Board Review Jepoardy J. Lane Wilson, MD, FAAFP |
Schedule is Subject to Change.
Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities
Explore our exclusive Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities for this year’s Annual Fall Conference. View our media kit here.
We are happy to work with you on custom sponsorship opportunities that best fit your needs and budget! Email marketing@mo-afp.org to find out more about available sponsorships.
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