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2024 Spring Refresher

The largest CME conference planned by and for family physicians is BACK in 2024, better than ever: two full days of CME + time to connect with family docs from across Minnesota and reunite with past colleagues/classmates. Options to attend one or both days, in person or online. Includes a Friday night social.

Friday - Saturday, April 12-13, 2024

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Rush Creek Golf Club (Maple Grove, MN) + Online

Two full days of continuing medical education and connection, planned by and for family physicians.

  • Clinically relevant topics include COPD, dermoscopy, geriatrics, polypharmacy and deprescribing + more.
  • Time to connect with family physicians and catch up with former colleagues and classmates from across Minnesota.
  • Options to attend one or both days, in person or online.

The Spring Refresher is expected to sell out!

Pricing
Member TypeTwo DaysOne Day
AAFP/MAFP member physician (Active)$400$500
AAFP/MAFP member physician (Life/Inactive)$375$450
Nonmember (physician)$500$600
Nonmember (allied professional)$375$450
Family medicine residents and medical students$0$0

Friday Evening Social Hour is included with Spring Refresher registration.

Registration

Registration is requested by March 31 for venue planning purposes. Registration will remain open through April 13.

Cancellation/ Refund/No-Show Policy

Cancellations must be received by office@mafp.org in writing by April 5, 2024, to receive a refund of the registration fee minus a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be provided for no-shows or cancellations received after that date.

Friday, April 12, 2024
7:30 amRegistration Check-in
8:00 amWelcome
8:15 am

EveryONE Deserves a Family Physician: Creating the Future of Family Medicine

9:00 am

COPD: Updates in Diagnosis and Management

9:45 am

Marijuana: Clinical Considerations

10:30 amBrunch
11:30 am

Physician Wellness

12:15 pm

Hospitalist Care in Rural Settings

1:00 pmBreak
1:15 pm

Update in Stroke and Secondary Stroke Prevention

2:00 pm

Update in Seizure Management and Epilepsy Care

2:45 pmBreak
3:00 pm

The Colorado End-of-Life Options Act: Lessons for Minnesota

3:45 pm

Stereotyping in the Clinical Encounter

4:30 pmWrap-Up and Adjourn
5:00 – 6:00 pmFriday Evening Social Hour
(included with conference registration)
Saturday, April 13, 2024
7:30 am Registration Check-in
8:00 am Welcome
8:15 am

Enhancing Patient Care: Harnessing the Power of Integrated Behavioral Health Teams

9:00 am

Dermoscopy for Primary Care Providers

9:45 am

Polypharmacy and Deprescribing: When Less Is More

10:30 am Brunch
11:30 am

State of Medicine: Addressing Primary Care Workforce Challenges and Navigating Health Equity

12:15 pm

Geriatric Health Care Maintenance: When to Stop Screening

1:00 pm Break
1:15 pm

Effects of Climate Change on Health

2:00 pm

Gender Care for the Child and Adolescent Patient

2:45 pm Break
3:00 pm

Could My Patient Have Long COVID?

3:45 pm

Empowering Family Medicine: Providing Obstetric and Delivery Care

4:30 pm Wrap-Up and Adjourn
In-Person Location
Rush Creek Golf Club 7801 County Rd 101 Maple Grove, MN 55311 Zoom meeting URLs will be provided by email to online participants a few days before the conference.
Accommodations
Need overnight accommodations? A hotel block is not being held for this conference, but nearby options include:

Activity #104283: The AAFP has reviewed 2024 Spring Refresher and deemed it acceptable for up to 13.50 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 04/12/2024 to 04/13/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Event Partners!

Thank you to our event partners for supporting our spring conference and family medicine in Minnesota.

Want to sponsor or exhibit at the 2024 Spring Refresher? Limited to 14 partners. Benefits vary by package but include opportunities to attend the conference and a social event with Minnesota’s family physicians, speak during the conference welcome and have your brand/company recognized across event promotional materials and MAFP marketing channels. View partnership packages.