Fall Conference Registration is Now Open!

October 30 - November 1, 2026

Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Point Clear, AL

Join us at the iconic Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa in Point Clear, Alabama, where Southern charm, beautiful Gulf Coast scenery, and family medicine come together for a memorable weekend.

Set on 550 acres along Mobile Bay, the Grand is a modern sanctuary featuring golf, tennis, pools, a beach, and a 20,000-square-foot spa—all surrounded by the gracious hospitality and timeless charm of the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Earn up to 8 hours of CME while connecting with colleagues, enjoying a beautiful destination, and taking some well-deserved time to relax and recharge.

Agenda

Speakers and Topics

Our topics and speakers are being finalized and application for up to 8 hours CME credit for the Saturday and Sunday sessions will be filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. More to come!

Beyond The Feet And Eyes - Incorporating Liver Disease Screening and Treatment in Diabetes Management

P. Brent Smith, MD, FAAFP - Program Director, MS Family Medicine Residency



• Objectives:
• Review the prevalence and pathology of the effects of metabolic disease on the liver
• Discuss screening and evaluation recommendations for detecting liver fibrosis as a result of metabolic disease
• Discuss the current treatment options for MASH and MASLD

Decoding the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Clinical Practice

Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND- Nutritionist, Recipe Developer, and Best Selling Cookbook Author



Objectives:

• Understand the latest changes to the 2025-2030 dietary guidelines for Americans
• Confidently discuss the research related to major themes within the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
• 3Foster confidence when educating on making healthier food choices.

Old Problems With New Solutions: Chronic Tendinopathy Treatment

Jeremy Wells, MD - Family Medicine and Sports Medicine, Hattiesburg Clinic



Objectives:

• Understand the pathophysiology of chronic tendinopathy and recognize it clinically
• Understand the work up and reasoning for initial treatments of chronic tendinopathy
• Recognize candidates and indications for newer chronic tendinopathy treatment

RCC IN FOCUS Year 2: An ATS Multi-Year Educational Initiative Focused on Addressing the Unmet Needs of Refractory Chronic Cough



Objectives:

• Summarize best practices for the diagnosis of refractory chronic cough (RCC) in alignment with current evidence-based guidelines.
• Describe the underlying pathophysiology of RCC, including current understanding of the mechanisms involved in cough hypersensitivity.
• Assess ongoing developments in clinical research and emerging therapies, and evaluate their potential impact on improving patient outcomes in RCC.

Treating Beyond the Scale: Evidence Based, Personalized Approaches for Chronic Disease Management

Donna Ryan, MD, FTOS

A Two Part Session

Objectives:

• Summarize the rationale for treating obesity as a chronic, progressive disease that requires early intervention
• Establish individualized weight loss targets and long-term treatment strategies for people with obesity that consider guideline recommendations and the latest evidence
• Select appropriate pharmacotherapies for obesity management based on treatment goals, patient characteristics, and comorbidities
• Apply shared decision-making principles to address patient concerns and support treatment adherence

Events

MAFP Dine Arounds - Friday, October 30 at 7 pm

Mix great food with great conversation at one of our Dine Arounds. Join your fellow MAFP members Friday night at one of these local restaurants. Click to learn about each one.

You must register for this event. Meals are self pay.



• Wash House (15 ppl) Fine, locally sourced coastal cuisine in a rustic, fine dining atmosphere
• Little Bird (6 ppl) Upscale Fairhope restaurant where Southern soul meets coastal style
• The Hope Farm (6 ppl) Unique farm to table experience

A Night At Theatre 98 - Friday, October 30 at 7:30pm

MAFP has secured a limited number of tickets to Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward at Theatre 98. In this classic comedy, a séance intended for research accidentally summons Charles’s temperamental first wife, Elvira, creating chaos with his second wife, Ruth.

You must register for this event. Tickets are $27.

Golf at Azalea Golf Course - Saturday, October 31 at 1:30pm

MAFP has reserved a limited number of tee times at the Azalea Course. This par 72 championship course ranges from 4,539 to 7,202 yards of rolling fairways and impeccably groomed greens.



You must register for this event. Green fees are $226 and can be paid at the course.

Grandeur, Grit, and Glory Since 1847

Saturday, October 31 at 3:45pm



Join the Grand’s daily 3:45 p.m. tradition honoring American freedom and our military. The procession begins in the Main Lobby and concludes with a Civil War replica cannon salute at Cannon Park overlooking Mobile Bay, followed by a special Daily Lagniappe. Learn more here.



A Grand Night Out Reception

Saturday, October 31 at 4:45pm

Unwind and enjoy an evening of games, gardens, and great company with your fellow attendees! Start with a delicious reception in the beautiful Estate Garden. We’re hopeful to be joined by the Monarch butterflies that migrate each year to this beautiful spot. During the reception, gather your team for a little friendly competition on the Games Lawn with croquet, cornhole, horseshoes, and more.

MAFP BOO-levard of Exhibitors



Step into the MAFP BOO-levard, where networking, and a little Halloween fun come together! Our exhibit hall will transform into a festive Halloween-themed experience where attendees can connect with exhibitors, and enjoy some fun along the way.

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