Midwest Women’s Health Symposium: Practical CME for Family Physicians
August 28–29, 2026 • Hotel Vandivort • Springfield, MO
Caring for women means caring across decades, transitions, and relationships, and family physicians understand that better than anyone. This two-day CME experience is intentionally designed to foster meaningful connection among colleagues while delivering practical, evidence-based education you can immediately apply in your practice.
This conference prioritizes conversation, shared learning, and time to connect with peers who face the same clinical questions and challenges. Sessions focus on women’s health across every stage of life, with ample opportunities to engage, reflect, and learn from one another—not just from the podium.
Experience Practical CME in a Boutique Setting
Hosted at Hotel Vandivort in downtown Springfield, the symposium combines high-value clinical learning with an intimate, stylish environment designed for connection. From thoughtful meeting space to inviting gathering areas, the venue makes it easy to learn, recharge, and build relationships with colleagues.
Between sessions, attendees can take advantage of the hotel’s thoughtfully designed spaces to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and unwind. Whether gathering over coffee, continuing conversations after a presentation, or exploring the surrounding downtown area, the setting supports both professional growth and meaningful relationship-building throughout the symposium.
Check out the Schedule
Friday, August 28, 2026
| Start | End | Topic & Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am | 9:30 am | Intrauterine System (IUS) Product Overview and Placement (Non-CME) Nikole Gettings, MSN, APRN, CNM is a Certified Nurse Midwife |
| 9:00 am | 10:15 am | Registration & Check-In (Downstairs in Entrance area of hotel) |
| 10:15 am | 10:45 am | Updates in Breast Health Mackenzie Lesh, DO |
| 10:45 am | 11:45 am | Engaging Primary Care Physicians with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Evaluation, Management & Long-Term Health Follow-up Megan Hanson, Executive Director, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Association Ronald Librizzi, DO |
| 11:45 am | 12:45 pm | Lunch |
| 12:45 pm | 1:45 pm | Contraception in Primary Care: Clinical Decision Making for Real World Practice Amanda Miller, MD, FAAFP |
| 1:45 pm | 2:45 pm | Major Changes to Cervical Cancer Screening for the 21st Century Diane Harper, MD, MS, MPH Alisa Young |
| 2:45 pm | 3:00 pm | Break |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Screening for Mental Health Conditions in Pregnancy & Postpartum: From Detection to Action Reshma Khanna, MD Catherine Miller, MEd, LPC |
| 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Practical Breastfeeding Support in Family Medicine: A Case-Based Workshop Cynthia Lombardo, MD, IBCLC Candy Lincoln, MD, NABBLM-C, IBCLC, PMH-C |
| 5:00 pm | 6:30 pm | Women's Health Connections and Cocktails Exhibitor Event |
| 6:30 pm | 8:00 pm | An Evening Under the Lights: Springfield Cardinals Game Social Enter to throw the first pitch and exclusive on-field group. Register for the game here. |
Saturday, August 29, 2026
| Start | End | Topic & Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 am | 8:30 am | Breakfast Buffet |
| 8:30 am | 9:15 am | Lifestyle Medicine and Menopause: Shifting Wisdom into Practice Tracy Norfleet, MD, FACP, DABOM, DipABLM, MBA |
| 9:15 am | 10:00 am | Lifestyle Medicine Strategies to Prevent Frailty in Women Across the Lifespan Katie Davenport-Kabonic, DO, FAAFP, DipABLM, YT-200 |
| 10:00 am | 10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15 am | 11:15 am | Update on Hormonal Therapy Becky Kaufman Lynn, MD |
| 11:15 am | 12:15 pm | Women's Health Unscripted: A Conversation with the Experts Andi Selby, DO, MS, FAAFP - Lead Barbara Miller, MD, FAAFP Becky Kaufman Lynn, MD Diane Harper, MD, MS, MPH |
| 12:15 pm | 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Endometrial Biopsy Workshop Natalie Long, MD |
| 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Women's Health Procedures Pain Management Krystal Foster, MD |
| 3:00 pm | 3:15 pm | Break |
| 3:15 pm | 5:00 pm | Maternal Musculoskeletal Pain Management and OMT Interactive Procedure Workshop Jayme Decker, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP George Chou, DO |
Schedule subject to change
Conference Details
Registration Rates
- $325 – MAFP Member
- $375 – Non-Member
- $250 – One-Day MAFP Member
- $300 – One-Day Non-Member
Hotel Accommodations – Hotel Vandivort is offering an exclusive discounted room rate for Women’s Health Symposium attendees.
- Rate: $199 + taxes per night
- Arrival: Friday, August 28, 2026
- Departure: Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Reservation deadline: Monday, July 27, 2026 (subject to availability thereafter)
MAFP has a VERY limited amount of rooms reserved at this beautiful hotel. Do not wait to book your lodging! Book your room now: https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=47446&Chain=6052&arrive=2026-08-28&depart=2026-08-29&adult=1&child=0&group=M2SC888
Issues with booking? Contact aholloway@mo-afp.org.
Note: During the booking process, guests must indicate who will be paying for the reservation in the “Special Requests” box.
An Evening Under the Lights
Join us for a fun and memorable evening at the Springfield Cardinals game, held in conjunction with the symposium.
After cocktails and time with exhibitors, head to the party deck for a relaxed, family-friendly night at the ballpark—with a unique opportunity for attendees to throw out the first pitch.
Spots are limited. Registration deadline: July 28. Baseball Game Registration.
Connection & Cocktails (Limited to 10 Exhibitors)
Skip the traditional exhibit hall and join us for an exclusive evening at Hotel Vandivort designed for real connection. Enjoy cocktails, appetizers, and meaningful conversations with engaged family physicians and healthcare professionals in a relaxed, boutique setting.
With only 10 exhibitor spots available, you’ll benefit from high visibility and quality interactions, no crowded aisles, just genuine relationship-building.
Spots are first-come, first-served. Registration is $1,000, with additional sponsorship opportunities available. Secure your place today.
The AAFP has reviewed Midwest Women’s Health Symposium and deemed it acceptable for up to 13.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 08/28/2026 to 08/29/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
