March 12 & 13, 2026
The Pfister - Milwaukee
Attend the 56th Annual Winter Refresher Course on March 12-13, 2026. Hosted by the WAFP and the Medical College of Wisconsin, this event will bring together physicians from all over the state for educational presentations and networking opportunities.
Thank you to our 2026 Winter Refresher Course Sponsors
Our sponsor & exhibitor opportunities are now closed for 2026. Opportunities for 2027 will become available in early Fall 2026.
For questions or more information, please reach out to Madeline at (262) 512-0606 or academy@wafp.org.
This activity is held jointly by the WAFP and the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Registration is closed for this event!
Missed the registration deadline? You can still join us for the 2026 Winter Refresher Course!
Onsite registration is available starting Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 AM.
Registration Rates | Registration | Workshop | KSA |
| Physician (MCW, Preceptor, WAFP Member) | $420 | $50 | WAFP Member $150 Non-member $300 |
| Physician (Non-MCW, Non-WAFP Member) | $695 | $50 | $300 |
| Other Health Professionals (NP's, PA's, Psychologists) | $420 | $50 | $300 |
| Speakers | $220 | $50 | WAFP Member $150 Non-member $300 |
| Residents | $75 | $50 | |
Students | $25 | $50 |
Cancellation Policy: The WAFP must receive notice of cancellation in writing no later than 21 days before the event. Requests for full cancellations will be refunded less a $50 administrative fee. Read the Full Cancellation Policy Here
The AAFP has reviewed 2026 WAFP & MCW Winter Refresher Course, and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 03/12/2026 to 03/13/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This session, the Winter Refresher Course, is approved for 13 live AAFP Prescribed credits.
This session, the Heart Disease KSA, is approved for 8 live AAFP Prescribed credits.
| Time | Session | ||
7:00 - 8:00 am |
Registration, Exhibits, and Breakfast | ||
7:45 - 8:00 am |
Chair’s Conference Welcome Joe Gravel, MD, FAAFP |
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8:00 - 9:00 am |
Opening Plenary: Jonathan Temte, MD, PhD |
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9:00 - 9:10 am |
Exhibits and Break |
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9:10 - 10:10 am |
Shoulder Pain Across the Lifespan Yuka Kobayashi, DO |
Beyond ‘Nothing Works’: Practical, Evidence-Based Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorders (Meth & Cocaine) in Primary Care John Hayes, DO Kristen Fox, MD Lance Fulghum, MD |
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10:10 - 10:20 am |
Exhibits and Break | ||
10:20 - 11:20 am |
Regenerative Medicine in Primary Care Ashley Caravelli, DO |
Updates to Perioperative Medication Management Jeremy Waldhart, DO |
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11:20 - 11:30 am |
Exhibits and Break | ||
| 11:40 am - 12:50 pm |
Preceptor Appreciation Luncheon (all are welcome) - Preceptor Appreciation Luncheon (12:00 - 12:30) - Lunch Sponsor Remarks (12:35 -12:40) |
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12:50 - 1:15 pm |
Visit Exhibits | ||
1:15 - 2:15 pm |
Teaching Longitudinal Learners - Preceptor Performance Improvement Session Bryan Johnston, MD Jahanvi Kothari, DO Co-Speakers: Cameron Otto, MS3; Hannah Soczka, MS3. |
Get SMART with the Asthma Guidelines
Sara Lowe, MSN, RN, APNP, CPNP-PC, AE-C |
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2:15 - 2:25 pm |
Exhibits and Break | ||
2:25 - 3:25 pm |
Early Intervention, Lifelong Impact: A Primary Care Approach to Pediatric Obesity Austin Greenwood, MD |
More than Forgetfulness - Diagnosing Dementia Ashley Stantz, MD |
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3:25 - 3:45 pm |
Exhibits and Break | ||
3:45 - 4:45 pm |
Beyond 'Getting Your Bell Rung': Concussion Update for Primary Care Amy Rantala, MD |
Evidence, Ethics, and Advocacy: Upholding Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Amidst Regional and National Threats Crystal Lalonde, MD, MS Kathleen Barrow, LMFT Fatima Qamar, MD, MPH |
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4:45 - 5:00 pm |
Exhibits and Break | ||
5:00 - 6:00 pm |
Poster Presentations (1 CME Credit) |
| Time | Session | ||
7:00 - 8:00 am |
Registration, Exhibits, and Breakfast | ||
7:30 am |
Morning Welcome | ||
8:00 - 9:00 am |
"I Can't Even Talk About This Patient" - Unspeakable Trauma in Family Medicine Catherine Troncone, PsyD Co-speakers: Robin Helm, MD; David Joseph, MD; Justine Richards, MD |
Case Conference 2026
Larry Duenk, MD |
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9:10 - 9:20 am |
Exhibits & Break | ||
9:20 - 10:20 am |
Time Management Skills for Practicing Clinicians Simon Griesbach, MD Co-speakers: Aaron Grace, PsyD; Matthew Sullivan-Green, DO |
Management of Complex Psychiatric Patients in Primary Care
Daniel P. Duffy, MD |
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10:20 - 10:30 am |
Exhibits & Break | ||
10:30 - 11:30 am |
Dealing with Death, Grief, and Loss: Strategies for Patients and Physicians
Lauren Mascari, PhD Yourim Kim, MA Karen Alvarez, MA |
From Menarche to Menopause: Integrating Sex-Specific Cardiovascular Risk Factors into Primary Care Kandi Ogden-Moles, DO |
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11:30 - 12:00 pm |
Exhibits & Break | ||
11:45 - 1:15 pm |
WAFP Annual Business Meeting Luncheon
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General Luncheon (12:00 - 1:00pm) |
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1:00 - 1:30 pm |
Exhibits & Break | ||
1:30 - 3:00 pm |
Workshop #1 Less Pain, More Gain: Transforming Gyn Procedures with Better Pain Management Sophie Chatas, MD Kim Krawzak, MD Jessica Dalby, MD |
SOLD OUT Workshop #2 Dermoscopy for the PCP Tara Kennedy, MD, FAAFP |
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1:30 - 4:30 pm |
KSA Session – Heart Disease Ryan Kauffman, MD |
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1:30 - 2:30 pm |
Bringing Buprenorphine Into Your Practice Mark Deyo-Svendsen, MD, FAAFP |
Jaw Dropping Advancements: Improving Temporomandibular Disorder Identification and Management in the Primary Care Setting
Mark Lodes, MD Allen Cowley Jr., PhD |
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2:30 - 3:30 pm |
Lifestyle Medicine – Nutrition - Oh No, Now What!?! Lara Powers, MD |
Equity in Action: Addressing Disparities Through DPC and Innovation Wendy Molaska, MD |
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3:30 - 4:30 pm |
Beyond the Prescription Pad: Healing Through Habits Jennifer Frank, MD |
Cervical Cancer Screening Sabrina Hofmeister, DO, FAAFP |
Travel, Hotel & Parking
424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Room Block
Our room block has closed! Attendees can still book rooms at The Pfister at regular rates. Call 414-935-5942.
Event Space
The event will take place primarily on the 7th Floor, with a few events happening in the Rouge room off of the 1st floor lobby.
Mason Street Parking Garage
The Mason Street Parking Garage is attached to the Pfister. The entrance is located at 421 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (map). Overnight self-parking is available for $25 per night and daily self-parking is available for $20 per day.
Other options
There are many lots and garages in downtown Milwaukee within walking distance of the Pfister. Be sure to download the MKE park app to find and pay for nearby street parking.