Event Details
2026 Summer CME
Aug 10, 2026 - Aug 11, 2026
2026 Summer CME
Join us at the historic Grand View Lodge in the scenic Brainerd Lakes Area. Start your day with engaging education for family physicians, then enjoy afternoons at your own pace.
An intimate CME experience—morning education with afternoons to unwind, explore or connect.

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What to expect:
Morning CME sessions: Timely, practical topics for primary care.
Afternoons at your pace: Relax, explore or enjoy activities in the Brainerd Lakes Area.
Community building: Engage with family physicians from across Minnesota.
Flexible attendance: Attend one or both half-days, with the option to add a group KSA on Care of Women .
Schedule Details
Aug 10, 2026
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM |
Check-in, Breakfast + Partner Connections |
| 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM |
Welcome |
| 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM |
What’s New in OB Care for Family Physicians During this session, we will discuss new care guidelines and recommendations for OB patients that are important to family medicine clinicians caring for people who may be pregnant or are considering pregnancy. Objectives:
presented by: Sara Oberhelman-Eaton, MD, FAAFP, NABBLM-C, CLC Oberhelman-Eaton practices full-spectrum family medicine in the Department of Family Medicine at Mayo Clinic (Rochester). She is an assistant professor and serves as Family Medicine Clerkship director and physician lead for the TEACH (Transforming Education and Advancing Community Health) clinic. Oberhelman-Eaton has been a Certified Lactation Counselor since 2017 and was in the first cohort to be certified in lactation medicine by the North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine in 2023. She sees lactation consults for any parent, child or future parent needing physician-level expertise, including referrals from the transgender clinic. Oberhelman-Eaton is an alumna of the University of Kansas School of Medicine and the Mayo Clinic Family Medicine Residency. |
| 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM |
Understanding Farm-Related Injuries: A Virtual Field Trip of Common Agricultural Hazards and Injury Etiology This discussion and virtual field trip will deepen attendee knowledge about common agricultural related injuries. Information presented will be relevant for family physicians and other health professionals who care for patients in agricultural communities and/or see patients from these communities in emergency room and referral settings. The session will emphasize injury risks that result from the combination of hazardous farm equipment designed with exposed moving parts and the human tendency to follow the “path of least resistance.” Attendees will gain a greater understanding of injury etiology along with greater ability to provide compassionate care, improve patient engagement and promote injury prevention. Objectives:
presented by: Gus Mellgren, MD Mellgren is a family physician at Glacial Ridge Health System, an independent nonprofit rural critical access hospital and affiliated clinic in Glenwood, Minnesota. His practice there over the last 18 years has continued to include full scope family medicine, including obstetrics, with a focus on procedural medicine, (cesarean delivery, endoscopy and pain management). He has professional experience caring for farmers and farm related injuries in both emergency and outpatient longitudinal care settings. He has been a regular medical student preceptor and has shared insights on agricultural injury and hazards to medical students and residents for two decades. |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Break + Partner Connections |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM |
2025 AHA/ACC High Blood Pressure Guidelines for the Primary Care Physician This session will review the key updates in the new AHA/ACC hypertension guidelines and translate them into practical strategies for primary care. Emphasis will be placed on accurate blood pressure measurement, risk assessment, secondary hypertension evaluation, treatment thresholds and evidence-based approaches to intensifying therapy in routine practice including renal denervation. Objectives:
presented by: Catherine Benziger, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA Benziger is a practicing non-invasive cardiologist and Medical Director of Heart and Vascular Research at Essentia Health, as well as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth Campus. She trained at the University of Minnesota Medical School, then completed an internal medicine residency and a cardiology fellowship at the University of Washington, where she also earned her MPH in Global Health, with a career focused on cardiometabolic disease, clinical trials and population health. Benziger is a site principal investigator and top enrolling site leader for multiple pragmatic and industry-sponsored trials, including PREVENTABLE, and serves in national leadership roles with the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Cardiometabolic Health Alliance. Her clinical and research work centers on improving cardio-kidney-metabolic health, advancing lipid and hypertension care and reducing cardiovascular disparities in rural populations. |
| 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM |
Top Five Medical Considerations for Individuals with Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Differences Individuals with autism and other developmental conditions often have co-occurring challenges that clinicians can help guide and support to promote quality of life. We will review the most common presenting concerns for neurodiverse individuals and the best pharmacological and non-medication options to support person centered well-being. Objectives:
presented by: Molly Sajady, DO, MPH Sajady is a board-certified pediatrician at Children’s Minnesota in the Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. She received an undergraduate degree in child development from the University of Minnesota and completed a dual-degree program in medicine and public health at Des Moines University. Sajady returned to the University of Minnesota to complete her pediatric residency training and an additional subspecialty training fellowship in developmental-behavioral pediatrics. Sajady has a passion for caring for children with complex health care needs and is dedicated to promoting health outcomes through nature experiences. |
| 12:30 PM |
Wrap-Up & Adjourn |
| 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
KSA Session: Care of Women |
Aug 11, 2026
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM |
Check-in, Breakfast + Partner Connections |
| 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM |
Welcome |
| 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM |
Artificial Intelligence: How AI Is Rapidly Altering Life, Illness and Mental Health Care While there are clear benefits to AI technology, there are also significant risks that impact well-being, psychological development and safety. This session will explore the rising trend of AI use in mental health for good and bad, as well as clarify what a physician needs to know. Objectives:
presented by: Joshua Stein, MD Stein, a Mpls. St. Paul Magazine Rising Star physician, is the Chief of the Medical Staff at PrairieCare, the largest standalone psychiatric hospital system in the Midwest. He is part of the award-winning Psychiatric Assistance Line, providing psychiatric education and support to primary care physicians throughout the state to expand access to psychiatric resources. He is active in local and national media, including the Wall Street Journal, Esquire, NBC, CBS and Fox. Perhaps most importantly, he is the father of an eighth-, sixth- and third-grader who all desperately want Snapchat. |
| 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM |
The Facts About Fertility Awareness-Based Methods This session demonstrates how the female cycle is the fifth vital sign. It will describe the various modern, evidence-based fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs). It will also explain how FABMs can be used as tools to diagnose and monitor women’s health conditions, as well as for family planning. Objectives:
presented by: Monica Goodwin, MD Goodwin is a family physician, providing obstetrics care. She has practicedfor 32 years at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Central Minnesota. |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Break + Partner Connections |
| 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM |
Women’s Health: Menarche to Menopause Women’s health is often categorized as pre- and postmenopausal. The transition between these stages can be complex, as women experience a wide range of physical changes during this phase of life. Recommendations for evaluating and managing symptoms during this transition have evolved over time. Objectives:
presented by: Sandra Stover, MD, FAAFP Stover is an associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Biobehavioral Health at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth campus. She spent 28 years as a full-spectrum family physician in Grand Marais, Minnesota, before transitioning to teaching with the University of Minnesota. Stover is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School and the University of Minnesota Duluth Family Medicine Residency. |
| 12:30 PM |
Wrap-Up & Adjourn |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM |
Beyond “Just a Phase”: Understanding Pediatric Behavioral Disorders Pediatric behavioral disorders—including Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder, behavioral manifestations of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) and Behavioral Insomnia of Childhood—are among the most common and most misidentified conditions family physicians encounter. This session moves beyond ADHD, depression and anxiety to equip primary care physicians with practical, evidence-based frameworks for diagnosing and managing these disorders, supported by current AAFP and AAP guidelines. Attendees will leave with clarity on when to treat behaviorally, how to initially ponder medication and how to direct families to the best educational resources. Objectives:
presented by: Ryan Dick, MD, FAAFP, MSCP Dick is a full-scope family medicine physician and the founder of Everwell Primary Care, a direct primary care clinic just over a year old. |
Pricing & Policies
Member Type | One Day Only | Both Days |
|---|---|---|
AAFP/MAFP member physicians (Active) | $225 | $325 |
AAFP/MAFP member physicians (Life/Inactive) | $175 | $250 |
Nonmember (physician) | $325 | $425 |
Nonmember (allied professional) | $175 | $250 |
Family medicine residents and medical students | $0 | $0 |
Registration is requested by August 2 but will remain open through August 11.
Cancellation/Refund/No-Show Policy: Cancellations must be received by office@mafp.org in writing by August 2, 2026, 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.
Group KSA option: A group KSA on care of women will be held 2:00 – 6:00 pm on Monday, August 10. Separate registration required. See details about group KSA sessions.
Location & Accommodations
Grand View Lodge ©2019
Conference Location
Grand View Lodge
23521 Nokomis Ave
Nisswa, MN 56468
Grand View Lodge ©2019
Room Reservations
The MAFP group rate deadline has passed. Contact Grand View Lodge for room rates and availability or explore other accommodations in the area.
Please note that Grand View Lodge room reservations and cancellation policies are separate from the MAFP’s event registration and cancellation policies.
Grand View Lodge policy details
Deadline to book rooms at the group rate:
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Rooms and rates – Grand View Lodge requires a two-night minimum stay. MAFP group rate rooms start at $344 per bedroom per night ($688 minimum).
Room reservation process –Grand View Lodge requires two (2) nights’ deposit (plus tax) per participant along with the registration form in order to guarantee a hold on participant’s lodging accommodations. Upon submission of the group rate reservation form, you will be sent a secure link via Canary to enter in your deposit information. Once Grand View Lodge has received your deposit information, one of their team members will send confirmation of your lodging within 5-7 business days.
Room cancellation policy –Participant’s deposit is subject to cancellation fee if not canceled prior to 4pm CST July 9, 2026. In the event a guest within the group block either modifies their reservation dates or departs earlier than their scheduled departure day without making changes prior to July 9, 2026, the difference between nights stayed and remaining nights reserved will be charged to the credit card on file.
Grand View Lodge ©2019
About Grand View Lodge
Grand View Lodge is located in Nisswa, part of the scenic Brainerd Lakes Area. Consistently ranked among Minnesota’s top resorts, its main lodge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Amenities include lake access, two pools and a recreation facility, a golf course, spa and more.
Additional Accommodation Options in the Area
Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes
6967 Lake Forest Rd
Baxter, MN 56425
218-822-5634
(10 miles / 15 minutes from Grand View Lodge)
Quarterdeck Resort on Gull Lake
9820 Birch Bay Dr SW
Nisswa, MN 56468
218-963-2482
(7 miles / 12 minutes from Grand View Lodge)
11000 Craguns Dr
Brainerd, MN 56401
866-988-0562
(16 miles / 22 minutes from Grand View Lodge)
Continuing Medical Education
Partnership Opportunities
Connect with family physicians over two half-days of continuing medical education at one of Minnesota’s top resorts. Limited to ten exhibit and two non-exhibit opportunities.
Partner package details and registration »
Thank You, Partners!
We’re grateful for our health care partners and their support of this event and Minnesota’s family physicians.
This event has finished.