This year’s meeting offers outstanding educational sessions, thought-provoking discussions, and valuable networking with fellow physicians. It’s also a chance to step away from the daily grind, recharge in the stunning Colorado mountains, and spend meaningful time with colleagues – friends, family, and your loved ones – before the busy fall season kicks into gear. All events will be held at our host hotel, Keystone Lodge. Get preferred pricing for lodging through our group rate, available until Aug. 26 or as space allows.

The signature event of the weekend is Saturday evening’s Presidential Gala, featuring the passing of the gavel from outgoing CMS President Kim Warner, MD, to incoming president Brigitta Robinson, MD. This year’s theme is Prom: Black Tie; White Coats. Gaudy tuxes and tulle welcome, but optional! We will get ready for the big event by selecting our CMS Prom Court during the opening reception on Friday night.

Whether you come to learn, connect, or have some fun, there is something for you and we cannot wait to welcome you!

Agenda

Friday: 

• The CMS Board of Directors meets Friday afternoon. This is the final quarterly meeting of the CMS Board of Directors in 2025, and will be offered as a hybrid meeting for in-person or virtual participation. All meetings are open to all CMS members to attend.

• Welcome Reception! Join us Friday evening for networking and socializing. Also, participate and a friendly game of trivia to win prizes and maybe a spot on the CMS Prom Court.

• All CMS members, especially medical students and residents, are invited to display your research in three categories – primary research, case report and evidence-based review – starting Friday evening. Posters will be judged Saturday and winners will be announced. Register for the poster competition when you register for the meeting. More information is available on the event webpage, or email membership@cms.org. 

Saturday: 

• Join us for breakfast, starting at 7 a.m. 

• Educational sessions start at 8 a.m. and will include hot topics such as impacts of federal legislation on Colorado, rebuilding public trust in physicians, reputation management, ethics in advocacy, and more. We will have great speakers all day that include Carolynn Francavilla-Brown, MD, FOMA, Kamran Dastoury, MD, and Matthew Wynia, MD, MPH. 

• We are especially pleased to welcome American Medical Association President Bobby Mukkamala, MD, as our featured presenter.

• The COMPAC lunch highlights our Defender of Medicine award recipients. 

• Get ready for CMS prom at the President’s Reception and Gala! This glamorous themed event features a buffet dinner, decadent dessert spread, DJ and dancing, and time with peers.

• Childcare will be provided on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday from 5-8 p.m. In the morning there will be an organized outside activity for children. Make sure to sign your kids up when you register so they can enjoy time with peers. Do you need additional care? Contact membership@cms.org for options.

Things to do in Keystone

Hike: There are several trails that start from the Keystone Gulch Trailhead – including a seven-mile hike with over 1,000 feet of elevation change and a 1.6-mile loop around the lake right outside of the Keystone Lodge. If you want to wake up and grind, Grays and Torreys peak is only a 40-minute drive away. This is a great way to get two 14ers in only one hike. Note: while it is only a class 1, these are still difficult hikes at 14,000 feet, so come prepared! 

Bike: Keystone Bike Park is open for extended hours Sept. 19-21 before closing for the season. Professionally maintained, progression-focused terrain welcomes riders of all abilities, from the progression park to technical rock gardens, drops, and high-speed features. Purchase of a one-day lift ticket is required.

Golf: Keystone Ranch Golf Course is a great place to play 9 or 18 holes. 

Lake activities: Enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, and more on Keystone Lake. 

Relax: Explore offerings from Alpenglow Spa at Keystone Resort: massage therapies, facials, foot soaks, body treatments or the sensory deprivation float tank.

Visit our event webpage, CMS.org/events/CMS-Annual-Meeting for more details and to register.