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2026 WAFP & MCW Winter Refresher Course

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

Is your organization interested in being part of this event?

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

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

RegistrationWorkshopKSA
Physician (MCW, Preceptor, WAFP Member)

$420

$50WAFP 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

$50WAFP 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

Winter Refresher Course Schedule

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.

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Time Session
7:00 - 8:00 am
Registration, Exhibits, and Breakfast
7:45 - 8:00 am

Chair’s Conference Welcome

Joe Gravel, MD, FAAFP
8:00 - 9:00 am

Opening Plenary:
Into the Wild: Providing the Best Protection during Changes to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

Jonathan Temte, MD, PhD

9:00 - 9:10 am

Exhibits and Break

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

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

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)

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


Erin Lee, MS, EdD

Sara Lowe, MSN, RN, APNP, CPNP-PC, AE-C

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

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

4:45 - 5:00 pm
Exhibits and Break
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Poster Presentations (1 CME Credit)

Friday, March 13, 2026

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

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

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

11:30 - 12:00 pm
Exhibits & Break
11:45 - 1:15 pm

WAFP Annual Business Meeting Luncheon


(11:45 - 1:15pm)

General Luncheon

(12:00 - 1:00pm)
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

1:30 - 4:30 pm

KSA Session – Heart Disease

Ryan Kauffman, MD

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

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

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

Pfister Hotel

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.


    Parking

    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.

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