CMS Annual Meeting – Sept. 18-20, 2026
CMS Annual Meeting – Sept. 18-20, 2026
Join colleagues from across Colorado in beautiful Vail for the Colorado Medical Society’s Annual Meeting, Sept. 18–20 — an experience designed to reconnect, recharge, and refocus on what matters most to physicians.
The meeting will feature timely education on issues shaping medical practice today, plus a Saturday night celebration honoring CMS members with dinner and entertainment. Don’t miss unforgettable speakers:
- Jerome Adams, MD, MPH, FASA, a former Indiana State Health Commissioner and the 20th U.S. Surgeon General, currently serves as Executive Director of Health Empowerment Initiatives and the Center for Community Health Enhancement and Learning (HEAL) at Purdue University. During his tenure as surgeon general, he was a key member of the President’s Coronavirus task force and therefore at the forefront of America’s most pressing health challenges. A regular communicator via TV, radio, and print, Dr. Adams is an expert not just in the science, but also in communicating the science to the lay public and making it relevant to various audiences.
- Andrew Crim is the Director of Education and Professional Development for the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Fort Worth, Texas, and vice president at the Alliance for Continuing Education in Healthcare Professions. He is passionate about AI implementation in physician practices, making technology work for you in the most practical and efficient ways.
- John D. Lantos, MD, is a pediatrician and internationally recognized leader in medical ethics. He is a former Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago and the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine, where he also directed the Children’s Mercy Hospital Bioethics Center. Dr. Lantos has led major NIH- and PCORI-funded research initiatives and previously co-chaired the PCORI Clinical Trials Advisory Panel. He is a prolific author and past president of leading bioethics and health law societies, with current research focused on the impact of genomics and AI on medical practice.
- Tracee Metcalfe, MD, a Vail physician and world-class mountaineer — the first U.S. woman and third American to summit all 14 of the world’s highest mountains — will share her extraordinary climbing journey alongside her powerful path to recovery through Colorado’s Physician Health Program.
This is your opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, earn valuable education, and strengthen connections with peers in an inspiring mountain setting.
Dates
Friday, Sept. 18-Saturday, Sept. 20, 2026
Venue
The Lodge at Vail
174 Gore Creek Dr
Vail, CO 81657
To make a room reservation, call 855-953-0197 between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. MT. This is a reservation line dedicated to making reservations for group guests. Reference the group name (Colorado Medical Society 2026 Annual Meeting) and group code (BVLCMS26) for preferred rates. Online reservations are not available.
2026 Partners, exhibitors and supporters
If you are interested in being an Annual Meeting exhibitor or supporter in 2026, contact Debra Will: debra_will@cms.org or 720-739-4629.
Registration
Agenda
Friday, Sept. 18
| 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Registration desk open | International Ballroom foyer |
| 12-1 p.m. | Board of Directors lunch This buffet lunch is open to any member or staff who attends the CMS Board of Directors meeting in person. | International Ballroom B |
| 1-4:30 p.m. | Board of Directors meeting This is the final quarterly meeting of the CMS Board of Directors in FY2026, and will be offered as a hybrid meeting for in-person or virtual participation. All meetings are open to all CMS members to attend. | International Ballroom C |
| 5-7 p.m. | Welcome reception with Exhibitors | International Ballroom A/B |
| 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Mentorship “Speed Dating” • Short conversations connecting medical students, early-career physicians, and physicians interested in a mentorship or coaching relationship • Light facilitation | International Ballroom A/B |
| 7-7:45 p.m. | Narrative Medicine & Arts in Health Care (Interactive Session) Speaker: Sean Pauzauskie, MD | International Ballroom B |
Saturday, Sept. 19
| 7-8 a.m. | Breakfast buffet | International Ballroom A |
| 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; 5-9 p.m. | Children’s camp Bring the kids up age 2+ to enjoy arts and crafts, snacks, an evening movie and other activities with professional childcare providers while you participate in the meeting. Advance registration required by Sept. 1. | Boardroom |
| 8-9:15 a.m. | Above the Clouds: Resilience, Risk, and Returning Stronger Speaker: Tracee Metcalfe, MD | International Ballroom B |
| 9:15-10:15 a.m. | Redefining the Role of the Physician in the Age of AI Speaker: John Lantos, MD | International Ballroom B |
| 10:15-10:45 a.m. | Exhibit break | |
| 10:45-11:45 a.m. | Breakouts – Session 1 (Choose One) • Practical AI in Medicine with speaker: Andrew Crim • Public Trust in Science, Communication Workshop with speaker Eric Anderson | International Ballroom B/C |
| 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. | COMPAC lunch | International Ballroom B |
| 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Breakouts – Session 2 (Choose One) • Physician Well-Being & Aging in Medicine with speaker: Lotte Dyrbye, MD • 2026 Student Loan Pivot: A deep dive into the new federal RAP (Repayment Assistance Plan), speaker TBD | International Ballroom B/C |
| 2:30-3 p.m. | Exhibit break with raffle drawings | International Ballroom A |
| 3:15-4:15 p.m. | Breakouts – Session 3 (Choose One) • Copic ERS, speaker TBD • CMS outdoor experience (group hike; ends around 4:45 p.m.) | International Ballroom B/Outside |
| 5:30-6 p.m. | President’s Reception Enjoy a cocktail reception with friends old and new before the President’s Gala. | Ballroom Foyer/International Ballroom B |
| 6-9 p.m. | President’s Event – Inauguration, dinner and meet keynote speaker Jerome Adams, MD The President’s Event is the highlight of the weekend, featuring the passing of the gavel from outgoing CMS President Brigitta Robinson, MD, to incoming CMS President Sean Pauzauskie, MD. Enjoy a buffet dinner, dessert, music, dancing and time with peers. Plus, meet our keynote speaker, former Surgeon General Jerome Adams, MD, and hear a preview of his Sunday talk. | International Ballroom A/B/C |
Sunday, Sept. 20
| 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast | International Ballroom B |
| 9-10 a.m. | Coffee and Conversation Public Health, Leadership & What Comes Next Speaker: Jerome Adams, MD | International Ballroom B |
| Adjourn |