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Forward2026 Updates in Family Medicine
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options.
Course Directors: Nathan A. Jacobson, D.O. and Sean T. Powell, M.D.
March 12 - 14, 2026 - Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® and Spa - Anaheim, California
This Mayo Clinic and Kaiser Permanente collaboration offers a comprehensive family medicine update course designed for practicing primary care and family medicine providers. This course highlights the latest recommendations involving medical specialties important to the primary care setting that can be applied immediately into practice. For those attending in person, the use of lectures, panel, and roundtable discussions offer attendees opportunities to interact with faculty.
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $975 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $850 |
Target Audience
This course is designed for family physicians, general internists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses in primary care and family practice.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to apply evidence-based communication strategies to address vaccine hesitancy
- Recognize how to integrate skills for a proper hip examination and diagnosis
- Formulate a management approach for a patient with valvular heart disease
- Formulate new treatment options for the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
PDF/Printable Program Schedule (PDF)
*All times listed in PACIFIC time zone.
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | |
6:30 a.m. | Registration / Breakfast and Exhibitors |
7:20 a.m. | Welcome and Conference Overview |
7:30 a.m. | Simplifying the Hip Exam: What Every Primary Care Physician Needs to Know |
8:05 a.m. | Deescalating Weight Loss Medication: Fact, Fiction or Future |
8:40 a.m. | Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease |
9:15 a.m. | Coffee Break and Exhibitors |
9:35 a.m. | Continuous Glucose Monitors: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words |
10:10 a.m. | Prostate Cancer Survivorship Hossein Mirheydar, M.D., F.A.C.S. |
10:45 a.m. | COPD in 2026: New Frontiers in Treatment |
11:20 a.m. | Light Refreshments / Coffee Break and Exhibitors |
11:40 a.m. | Basics of Valve Disease |
12:15 p.m. | Preventive Cardiology |
12:50 p.m. | Off the Growth Curve |
1:25 p.m. | Day Wrap-up |
1:30 p.m. | Adjourn |
Friday, March 13, 2026 | |
6:30 a.m. | Breakfast and Exhibitors |
6:45 – 7:15 a.m. | Breakfast with the Experts (Optional, In-Person Only) |
7:20 a.m. | Overview of Day |
7:30 a.m. | Extra Intestinal Manifestations of IBD |
8:05 a.m. | Cerebral Vascular Updates |
8:40 a.m. | Hidden Pitfalls of ADHD in Kids |
9:15 a.m. | Coffee Break and Exhibitors |
9:35 a.m. | Common Foot Problems |
10:10 a.m. | Preventing and Managing Vaccine Hesitancy Successfully in the Office Setting |
10:45 a.m. | Common Hand Problems |
11:20 a.m. | Light Refreshments / Coffee Break and Exhibitors |
11:40 a.m. | Peds Dermatology |
12:15 p.m. | Pulmonary Function Test Basics |
12:50 p.m. | Cyst Removal Techniques |
1:25 p.m. | Day Wrap-up |
1:30 p.m. | Adjourn Day |
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | |
6:30 a.m. | Breakfast and Exhibitors |
6:45 – 7:15 a.m. | Breakfast with the Experts (Optional, In-Person Only) |
7:20 a.m. | Overview of Day |
7:30 a.m. | AI in Family Medicine |
8:05 a.m. | When Back Pain is Surgical |
8:40 a.m. | SUD |
9:15 a.m. | Pharmacogenetics for the Busy Clinician |
9:50 a.m. | Coffee Break and Exhibitors |
10:10 a.m. | ENT |
10:45 a.m. | Why Obstetrical Healthcare Matters |
11:20 a.m. | Lifestyle Medicine- Microbiome in Medicine |
11:55 a.m. | Conference Highlights and Wrap Up |
12:10 p.m. | Adjourn |
PHARMACOLOGY CONTENT
Some presentations will contain pharmacology content. It is the responsibility of the individual learner to determine the amount of pharmacology content.
The hotel block for the Mayo Clinic Updates in Family Medicine conference at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa is now open for reservations.
Conference Details
2026 Updates in Family Medicine
Anaheim, CA, USA
March 12–14, 2026
Hotel Information
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa
1600 South Disneyland Drive
Anaheim, CA 92802
Hotel Reservations
We strongly recommend booking early, as the hotel is expected to sell out quickly.
- Rate: $389/night + tax (no resort fee)
- Reduced rates apply three days before and three days after the course dates, based on group room availability
- Parking: $35 self / $65 valet per night. Mayo Clinic is unable to validate parking.
- Booking Link: https://disneyevent.com/GCMC26A
- Phone:(714) 520-5005 (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. PST)
- Group Name: Mayo Clinic and Kaiser Permanente Updates in Family Medicine
Theme Park Tickets
Discounted Disney theme park tickets are available through the reservation link above. Click on ‘Tickets & More’ to purchase.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
15.50 Credits General Session
1.0 Credits Optional Breakfast with the Faculty (In-Person attendance only)
16.50 Total Credits
Credit Statements:
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 16.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 16.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AOA
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 16.50 AOA Category 2-A credits.
ICPE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 16.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 16.50 AAPA Category 1
- 16.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 16.50 ANCC
- 16.50 AOA
- 16.50 Attendance
- 16.50 IPCE
To see the course fee, please log in or create an account
| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $975 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $850 |
Please update your profile to let us know if you have dietary restrictions or access requirements.
To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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