
Cover: Combine professional growth with an unforgettable getaway
Cover: Combine professional growth with an unforgettable getaway
You’re invited to the 154th Colorado Medical Society Annual Meeting
Join the Colorado Medical Society and your peers from around the state in Breckenridge for the 154th CMS Annual Meeting Sept. 13-14. Attendees will experience cutting-edge programming on artificial intelligence, disaster preparedness, risk management and the latest on the evolving liability landscape, plus great food and plenty of opportunities to meet new colleagues and reconnect with old friends. Bring your family and friends along, as guests are welcome for all meals and programs, and we provide free childcare for kids 12 and under with advance registration. With ample free time to explore the stunning fall scenery and optional activities like hiking, sightseeing and fine dining, the CMS Annual Meeting offers a perfect balance of professional and personal. Register now and make this a conference to remember!
Agenda highlights
See the full agenda here; subject to change
Friday, Sept. 13
6-7:30 p.m. Welcome reception with Exhibitors
Don’t miss our opening reception to pick up your registration materials, meet and greet old and new friends, and visit with our exhibitors who keep the conference fees low and offer great products and services. We will even bring a little tabletop magic from Scott the Magician.
7-8 p.m. Research Poster Competition open for viewing and judging
CMS welcomes all CMS members, especially medical students and residents, to present your research in three categories: primary research, case report and evidence-based review. Posters will be on display Friday and the top researchers will present their research live Saturday. Awards will be given in various categories. More information is available on the event webpage, or email kate_alfano@cms.org. Advance registration for presenters is required by Sept. 1.
Saturday, Sept. 14
8 a.m.-12 p.m., 4-8 p.m. Children’s camp
Bring the kids up to age 12 to enjoy arts and crafts, snacks, an evening movie and other activities with professional childcare providers while you participate in the meeting. Free, with kid-friendly food included! Advance registration required by Sept. 1.
8-9:15 a.m. Working Smarter with AI, with Alan Kimura, MD, and Sean Riley, MD, MBS
Explore AI’s role in medicine as panelists discuss how AI can transform evidence-based medicine into intelligence-based practices. 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
9:15-10:15 a.m. Health Care Availability Act Cap Increase: What Does It Mean and What to Expect? with Janel Loud-Mahany, MBA, and Beverly Razon, MBA
Participants will walk away with a good understanding of the changes that occurred, what impact there will be to premiums, and what they might expect over the next five years. 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™; 1 Copic Point.
10:45-11:45 a.m. All Hazards Approach; All Population Response with Brian Feist, BSN, RN
Prepare your practice by exploring and applying key components in quality improvement to maximize efficiency in emergency preparedness planning and incorporate a community approach to mitigation, preparation, response and recovery. 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. COMPAC lunch featuring Colorado Lt. Gov. Primavera
COMPAC hosts lunch on Saturday with a keynote by Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera, an awards presentation to Rep. Shannon Bird, a brief business meeting to elect members of the COMPAC Board of Directors, and more.
1-1:45 p.m. Live presentations of top research posters
Top research posters from Friday evening’s judging will be invited to present live during this afternoon session. 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
2-3 p.m. AI – The Double Edged Scalpel with David Whitling, MD
Learn all you need to know about new AI tools and AI-powered applications through the lens of risk management and legal considerations. 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™; 1 Copic Point.
5-6 p.m. President’s Reception
Enjoy a cocktail reception with friends old and new before the President’s Gala.
6-9 p.m. President’s Gala
The President’s Gala is the highlight of the weekend, featuring the passing of the gavel from outgoing CMS President Omar Mubarak, MD, MBA, to incoming CMS President Kim Warner, MD. Dress is semi-formal. Enjoy a buffet dinner, dessert, and time with peers.
Enjoy Breckenridge
The Village at Breckenridge – our host hotel at the base of Peak 9 – provides easy access to all Breckenridge has to offer in the fall: beautiful views, hiking, biking, and numerous boutiques and award-winning restaurants along Main Street.
Just a few more ideas for a great weekend:
Enjoy Breckenridge Oktoberfest – held on Main Street Friday to Sunday with free admission and activities for the whole family.
Take a scenic drive up French Gulch Road to see the fall colors, the historic Country Boy Mine, the Reiling Dredge and the abandoned Lincoln Townsite.
Book an adventure through Alpine Activities; their concierge is available to coordinate fun activities for your group, from horseback rides to Jeep tours to zip lines and more. Call 970-262-0374 and see other options at alpineactivities.com.
ACCME Accreditation Statement
The Colorado Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Colorado Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABS MOC Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.