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2026 WAFP & MCW Winter Refresher Course

Attend March 12 & 13, 2026

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.

Location | The Pfister Hotel

We are excited to host the 2026 MCW & WAFP Winter Refresher Course at an exciting new location–the historic Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee.

424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Registration

Early-bird registration for this event opens in October.

Lodging

Room block information is now available! 

Book your room today for a discounted rate of $219/night or by calling 414-935-5942 and mentioning the “Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians Room Block”.

Rooms are available for the nights of Wednesday, March 11 – Friday, March 13, 2026. 

The deadline to book is Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Call for Speaker Proposals

We are now accepting session proposals for the 2026 MCW & WAFP Winter Refresher Course! 

We’re specifically looking for proposals on the following topics, though all proposals on topics relevant to family medicine will be considered.

  • Adult Medicine with a focus on updated guidelines (e.g. Diabetes, Cardiovascular, Renal, Pulmonary, Preoperative Conditions, Advanced Lipid Testing)
  • Dermatology (e.g. Common Skin Disorders)
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Practice Management/Business of Medicine
  • Mental/Behavioral Health (e.g. Adult ADHD diagnosis, Pharmacologic options for behavioral health)
  • Pediatrics (e.g. Mental Health, Autism, Musculoskeletal)
  • Geriatrics
  • Sports Medicine/Orthopedics
  • Women’s Health (e.g. Osteoporosis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding)
  • Obstetrics
  • Medical Education Skills
  • Pre-Surgical Clearance Exam
  • Dermoscopy Workshop
  • Any clinical topics relevant to Family Medicine  

Proposals must be submitted by October 15 to be considered. 

Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities

Sponsor & Exhibitor applications are now open! 

Your participation is important in supporting quality continuous medical education (CME) for our attendees and in building lasting relationships as a partner in Family Medicine. Take a moment to explore our 2026 sponsor and exhibitor opportunities and apply before Friday, January 30, 2026.

Packages:

Family Medicine Investor – $10,000 (1 available)

Family Medicine Benefactor – $8,000 (1 available)

Family Medicine Partner – $4,000 (2 available)

Family Medicine Supporter – $3,000 (2 available)

Lunch Sponsor – $6,000 (1 available)

Event App Sponsor – $5,000 (1 available)

Exhibitor – $2,000 (multiple available)

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