68th Annual NMAFP
Family Medicine Seminar

August 6-8, 2026
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa 

The AAFP has reviewed 68th Annual Family Medicine Seminar and deemed it acceptable for up to 21.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 08/06/2026 to 08/08/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Thursday
August 6, 2026

8:00 a.m.
Registration
(Breakfast on your own)

8:50 a.m.
Introduction & Welcome
Molly McClain, MD, MPH
Scientific Program Chair

9:00 a.m.
“Pediatric Dermatology: A High-Yield Overview for Primary Care”
Aimee Smidt, MD, FAAD, FAAP

10:00 a.m.
“Updates from the NM Department of Health”
Miranda Durham, MD

11:00 a.m.
“Guiding Patients Through Cardio-renal-metabolic Conditions: The Essential Role of Primary Care Providers”
Yasmin Bains, DO

12:00 p.m.
Lunch – Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall Opens

1:00 p.m.
“Infectious Diseases for Everyday Practice”
Meghan Brett, MD

2:00 p.m.
“E-cigarettes: An Overview for the Primary Care Provider”
Mario F. Perez, MD, MPH, ATSF

3:00 p.m.
Break – Exhibit Hall

3:30 p.m.
“Eating Disorders: More than Meets the Eye”
Kristina Sowar, MD

4:30 p.m.
“The Benzodiazepine Bandwagon: Rolling Towards Evidence-Based Prescribing and Tapering”
Elisabeth Fowlie Mock, MD, AAFP Board Member & Honored Guest

5:30 p.m.
At Leisure

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception Dinner and Town Hall – Exhibit Hall
Elisabeth Fowlie Mock, MD, AAFP Board Member & Honored Guest
Announcement of the NMAFP Candidates for Office 2026-2027

Friday
August 7, 2026

8:00 a.m.
Registration
Exhibits Open, Breakfast
Exhibit Hall

9:00 a.m.
“Updates in Dementia Diagnosis and Treatments”
Ann Garcia, MD

10:00 a.m.
“Practice of Medicine in a New Era in New Mexico: Systems Approach to Accessing Guidelines, Practice, Access, Coverage, Leadership and Engagement”
Dion Gallant, MD

11:00 a.m
“Medicine for New Mexico: Primary Care Advocacy”
Representative Marianna Anaya

12:00 p.m.
Lunch – Exhibit Hall

12:00 p.m.
Lunch presentation, exhibit hall: “First Signs Matter: Detecting and Treating Early Symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)” Program Sponsored by: Eli Lilly and Company

1:00 p.m.
“Identification and Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder”
Valerie Carrejo, MD

2:00 p.m.
“Pain Management & Opioids: A Patient Centered Approach”
Carol Havens, MD, FAAFP

3:00 p.m.
Break – Exhibit Hall

3:30 p.m.
“Maintaining Passion as a Family Physician”
Leslie Hayes, MD

4:30 p.m.
“Pediatric Otolaryngology Pearls for Primary Care Providers”
Karen Hawley, MD

5:30 p.m.
At Leisure

6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Awards Dinner & Dance with live DJ – Exhibit Hall
Elisabeth Fowlie Mock, MD, AAFP Board Member & Honored Guest
2026-2027 NMAFP Officer Induction
Awards Ceremony

Saturday
 August 8, 2026


8:00 a.m.
Registration
Breakfast – Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by CURA Healthcare

9:00 a.m.
“Healing Across Worlds: Traditional Navajo Medicine in Modern Care”
Jaron Kee, MD

10:00 a.m.
“Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care”
Amy Gundelach, RN, MSN, AG-CNS-BC, OCN; Monique Montes de Oca, MSW, LCSW; Harmony Bowles, PharmD, BCOP; Kelly Dunn, RDN, CSO, CNSC, LD; Laura McGough, PhD

11:00 a.m.
“Recent Hot Topics in the Literature”
Daniel Waldman, MD

12:00 p.m.
Lunch – Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by Pathology Consultants of New Mexico

1:00 p.m.
“CGM in Primary Care: From Data to Decisions”
Kevin Miller, DO, D-ACD

2:00 p.m.
“Cryosurgery Tips, Techniques and Hands on Workshop for Your Clinical Practice”
Daniel Stulberg, MD and Sarah Friedberg, MD
Sponsored by Delasco and Sprouts Farmers Market

3:00 p.m.
Break – Exhibit Hall

3:30 p.m.
“Caring for Families Affected by Substance Use”
F. Sevy Gurule, MD

4:30 p.m.
“Integrating Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment into your Practice: Tips & Best Practices”
Valerie Carrejo, MD

5:30 p.m.
End of Continuing Medical Education Presentations
Free Raffle (must be registered and present to win)
Prizes include gift cards, discounted conference registration, an ice cream maker, and more!

sunday, August 9, 2026

8:30 a.m.
Breakfast Board of Directors Meeting, Badger room

10:30 a.m.
Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting, Badger room

Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa sits on the Santa Ana Pueblo between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, surrounded by open sky, cottonwood trees, and views of the Sandia Mountains. The resort offers a quiet setting with easy access to walking trails, outdoor pools, golf and horseback riding. Guests can explore Pueblo culture at the onsite Cultural Center and relax at the Tamaya Mist Spa. The property provides a comfortable and welcoming base for conference attendees with spacious rooms, private patios or balconies and thoughtful amenities throughout.

Tamaya is located at 1300 Tuyuna Trail, Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004.