54th Annual Advances in Family Medicine and Primary Care (MJ2702)

This year marks the 54th Annual Conference hosted by the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. The conference will feature a comprehensive program covering a wide range of disciplines, including Family Medicine, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Dermatology, OB/GYN, Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine, Psychiatry, and many others.

Participants will have the opportunity to acquire new information and review essential knowledge to enhance their skills as primary care clinicians. The conference will include:

• Evidence-Based Guidelines: Review of the latest guidelines from recent studies and professional organizations.

• Hands-On Learning: Opportunities for practical, hands-on sessions to apply new skills. Focused sessions on specific topics such as dermatology, integrative medicine, musculoskeletal issues, and more.

• Panel Discussions: Interactive panels to discuss key topics and answer participant questions.

• Plenary Sessions: Didactic presentations from leading experts in various fields.

• Networking Opportunities: Time allocated for networking with peers and experts in the field.

Join us for an enriching experience that will help you stay updated with the latest advancements and best practices in primary care.

PROGRAM VENUE:

In-Person                                                    Virtual  

University of Washington                        Zoom Webinar
Husky Union Building
4001 E Stevens Way
Seattle, WA 98195

Extended Viewing for CME credit is available after the conference until December 31, 2026. Please note AAFP credit is NOT available for the extended viewing portion of the event. Details on how to watch and claim credit after the Live program has ended will be emailed to the conference attendees after the program.

Program Format

In-Person Learners:

• Morning sessions will take place in the main general session room.

• Afternoon sessions include in-person breakout workshops.

• A few select workshops will include a short didactic segment (approximately one hour); these segments will be recorded and made available for all online participants after the conference.

Online Learners:

• Will attend live-streamed didactic sessions from the main room throughout the day.

• The short didactic portions from the designated afternoon workshops will also be posted once processed.

Recordings & CME Credit Window

If you miss any sessions—whether attending online or in person—all available recordings will be posted 2–4 weeks after the program concludes.
Learners will have access to watch these recordings and claim credit through December 31, 2026.

NEW for 2026:This year, we are pleased to offer an optional add-on:
Culinary Medicine – Enduring Material

• A set of self-paced online modules focused on integrating evidence-based nutritional and culinary principles into clinical care.

• Available September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.

• Learners who select this option may complete the material at their own pace and claim additional credit.

• See the online schedule for a list of the course modules

1. Apply evidence-based strategies to collaboratively manage cardiovascular, metabolic, and endocrine conditions commonly encountered in primary care settings.
2. Analyze team-based approaches for diagnosing and managing chronic conditions such as asthma, ILD, obesity, osteoporosis, ADHD, depression, and dementia.
3. Integrate behavioral, lifestyle, and integrative medicine principles into coordinated care plans that support whole patient and multidisciplinary management.
4. Implement evidence-based screening, prevention, and counseling practices—including cervical cancer screening, STI prevention, breastfeeding support, vaccines, and sports evaluations—within team workflows.
5. Evaluate patient cases using interprofessional perspectives to strengthen shared decision-making in areas such as lipid disorders, dermatologic conditions, and multimorbidity.
6. Incorporate trauma-informed care, mental health awareness, and healthcare worker wellbeing strategies into team-based approaches to improve patient and clinician outcomes.
7. Utilize emerging tools, including AI-enabled clinical support, to enhance team communication, diagnostic accuracy, and workflow efficiency.
8. Apply safe and collaborative prescribing practices for GLP 1s, incretin mimetics, Suboxone/Buprenorphine, PPIs, and osteoporosis therapies across interprofessional care teams.
9. Integrate principles of integrative and culinary nutrition—including key nutrients, dietary patterns, and cultural and lifestyle influences—into evidence-based approaches for promoting health and preventing chronic disease.
10. Apply culinary medicine concepts by developing condition-specific, whole food dietary recommendations tailored to individual patient needs, preferences, and wellness goals.

REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE

This year's planning committee, comprised of healthcare clinicians, has designed this 5-day conference specifically for primary care clinicians, and healthcare teams. Experts from across the Washington State Healthcare System will lead participants through didactic and interactive sessions on an array of topics, including cardiac health, hypertension, diabetes, GLP-1s and weight management, nutrition, IUD and OB/GYN care, AI in Medicine, and more.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

Anyone who registers before May 1, 2026 can use a promo code to receive a discount (see promo code table below).

*Resident/Fellow/Student rates require written confirmation of current Resident/Fellow/Student status. Failure to provide current documentation will result in a higher rate applied to your registration.

Beginning September 1st, 2026, the registration rate will increase by $50. Registration will remain open until September 10, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST, after which registration will close. On-site registration will not be accepted.

The Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Office at the University of Washington is a self-sustaining unit and does not depend on or receive public monies in support of its educational efforts. Fees for this course are estimated to cover the costs of conducting this course. These costs include salaries, registration and credit recording, instructional materials, transcript of credit, record keeping, faculty planning, evaluation, food and beverage, alcohol (if applicable), and printed materials. If you have not received confirmation prior to the course start, please contact the IPCE office at [email protected]. IPCE will not be responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed.

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY

The IPCE Office must receive written notification of your cancellation by September 1, 2026. A $75 processing fee will be deducted from refund requests received by this date. No refunds will be issued following September 1, 2026. The IPCE Office reserves the right to cancel this course twenty (20) days prior to the course date when a minimum enrollment is not met or for other reasons that prevent the University from holding the course. Each registrant will be notified by written notification and a full refund. The University of Washington is not responsible for any other costs incurred. Contact the IPCE Office with questions - [email protected].

SPECIAL SERVICES

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at [email protected]

DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

Disclosure of Financial Relationships can be found under the Faculty section on this program site. Select the faculty name hyperlink to view disclosure details.

In support of improving patient care, the University of Washington School of Medicine 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.

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 44.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this Live Activity and Live with Extended Viewing for a maximum of 44.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this activity for a maximum of 0.00 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CE Credit Breakdown

CE credits are available for live viewing and extended viewing for recorded activities. Attendees should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in/viewing the recording of the activity.

The following hotels are located near the conference site. To make reservations, please call the hotels directly. No room block has been reserved.

Travel Advisory

Please familiarize yourself with the travel requirements set forth by the CDC. Domestic and International travelers can find their requirements on the CDC website HERE.

Transit Options

Worried about getting to the U District? The light rail station is located just outside our location! Travel directly from Sea-Tac International Airport to our front door. Take the 1 Line, and step off at "U District Station." More information about Light Rail HERE.

Visit Seattle

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Washington School of Medicine adheres to the Joint Accreditation's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of an accredited activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others in control of content are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the start of the activity. All those in control of content have no financial relationships to disclose, unless otherwise listed.

Meagan Alvarado, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Division of Gastroenterology
UW Medical Center NorthwestWA

Jennifer Azen, MD, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor
Division of General Internal Medicine
University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Oscar Bailon, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Division of Cardiology
UW Medical Center Northwest

Debra Bell, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Family Medicine
Co-Director of Education, Osher Center for Integrative Health
University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Daniel Berndt, PA-C
Teaching Associate
Department of Family Medicine
UW Medicine

Anne Browning, PhD
Executive Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs
Office of Faculty Affairs
University of Washington School of Medicine
Seattle, WA

Julie L Carkin, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Division of Rheumatology
UW Medical Center Northwest
Seattle, WA

Nelson Chiu, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Family Medicine
UW MedicineWA

Shireesha Dhanireddy, MD
Professor
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
Medical Director, Infectious Disease Clinic and Madison Clinic, Harborview Medical Center
University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Katherine Dienst, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Clinical Psychologist
University of Washington School of Medicine

Mark Duncan, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Psychiatrist (UWMC and UW Medicine)
University of Washington/UW Medical Center/UW Medicine
Seattle, WA

Amy Eby, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Division of General Internal Medicine
University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Nicole Gentile, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Family Medicine
UW Medicine
Seattle, WA

Emily M Godfrey, MD, MPH
Professor
Departments of Family Medicine
University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Corinne Heinen, MD, FAAFP
Clinical Professor
Department of Family Medicine
Physician Lead of Transgender/Gender Non-Binary Health Program (UW Medicine)
Director of UWSOM LGBTQ Health Student Pathway
University of Washington | UW Medicine
Seattle, WA

Emily Hilderman, ARNP
Teaching Associate
Department of Family Medicine
University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Elizabeth C Hutchinson, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Family Medicine
UW Medicine - Primary & Urgent Care at Ravenna
Seattle, WA

Brian J Jordan, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Urology
University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Clara Lin, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Vice President and Chief Medical Information Officer
Seattle Children's

Miranda Lu, MD
Physician Faculty
Swedish Family Medicine Residency
Seattle, WA

Iman Majd, MD, MS, LAc
Associate Professor
Department of Family Medicine
Director of Osher Center for Integrative Medicine
University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Laura Mayeda, MD, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor
Division of Nephrology
Director of Hypertension Clinic and Kidney Clinic at Harborview
Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, WA

Bryna McCollum, PA-C, IBCLC
Teaching Associate
Department of Family Medicine
University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Laura Montour, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Family Medicine
University of Washington | UW Medicine
Seattle, WA

Kelly Morrow, MS
Dietitian Nutritionist
UW Medicine | Osher Center for Integrative Health

Ryan Murphy, MD
Acting Assistant Professor
Division Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
UW Medical Center Montlake
Seattle, WA

Rohith Palli, MD, PhD
Medical Informatics Fellow
Department of Family Medicine
UW School of Medicine

Menaka Prakasam, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Family Medicine
University of Washington
Mercer Island, WA

Jaqueline Raetz, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Family Medicine
University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Ganesh Raghu, MD, FACP, FCCP
Professor
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
Adjunct Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Director, Center for Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), UW Medicine
Director of the Interstitial Lung Disease/Sarcoid/Pulmonary Fibrosis Program
Director of the UW Medicine Lung Transplant Program
UW Medical Center Montlake
Seattle, WA

Jennifer Shen, MD

David Siebert, MD, CAQSM
Associate Professor
Department of Family Medicine
Director of Sports Medicine
University of Washington/UW Medicine
Seattle, WA

Elizabeth Snapinn, MD, FAAP
Clinical Instructor
Division of General Internal Medicine
UW Medicine

Sarah Speck, MD
Cardiology Physician
SwedishWA

Jonathan Staloff, MD, MSc
Acting Assistant Professor
Department of Family Medicine
University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Savitha Subramanian, MD
Professor
Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology & Nutrition
Director, UW Lipid Clinic
University of Washington | UW Medicine
Seattle, WA

Alexander Taylor, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
UW Medicine

Arthi Thirumalai, MBBS
Associate Professor
Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology & Nutrition
UW Lipid Clinic
UW Diabetes Institute
Harborview Medical Center
University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Jay Vary Jr., MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Dermatology
University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Emily Vason, PA-C
Teaching Associate
Department of Obstetrics and Genecology
UW Medical Center Northwest

Prakash Vishnu, MD, FACP
Clinical Associate Professor
Division of Hematology and Oncology
University of Washington | Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center
Seattle, WA

Stephanie Wang, ND, LAc
Teaching Associate
University of Washington
Kenmore, WA

Wu-Hsun Tom Yang, ND, LAc
Teaching Associate
Osher Center For Integrative Health at UW
Seattle, WA

Exhibitors are welcome at this event. 

We have 5 Standard exhibitor tables available for the 54th Annual Advances in Family Medicine and Primary Care.

Any exhibitors paying with a credit card will be charged an additional 5% processing fee.

Email [email protected] if you are interested in registering as an exhibitor for this event.