Medical Students at WFMU'27
Dedicated programming at the Winter Family Medicine Update
January 21-24, 2027
DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis - Chesterfield
FREE
Registration for medical students, 23+ hours of education, meals, celebrations, opportunities to connect and build your network!
STUDENT TRACK
A full day designed by medical students just for you. Speed date FM careers, get hands-on skills, network, and celebrate!
MEET RESIDENCIES
Network with residents, faculty, and alumns of Missouri's 16 Family Medicine Residency Programs.
SCHOLARSHIP
Present your original research or case study at the poster contest for a chance to win cash awards!
Most importantly - what's free?
Great question! Our mission is to advance osteopathic family medicine in Missouri, and we are dedicated to providing opportunities for our members with the very most of their careers still in front of them! This means FREE experiences for medical students! Participate in the full 3.5-day program or just come for the weekend Student Track. All meals, receptions, and the Annual Celebration party included!
Meet Our Speakers
Saroj Misra, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP dist.
Speaking on AI in Medicine and a national update from the ACOFP

Jen Shuey, DO
Speaking on the Top 10 Updates for Osteopathic Family Medicine This Year

Elizabeth Bowman, DO, DFAOAAM
Speaking on Emerging Drugs of Abuse
Seger Morris, DO, MBA
Keynote speaker on cross-generational leadership to foster innovation and create synergy between your personal and professional life.

Eric Lesh, DO
Teaching hands-on OMT including skills
Jessica Richter, DO, FACOFP
Speaking on treatment of pelvic pain

Nicholas Mayer, DO
Nephrologist, speaking on "The Playbook to Slow CKD Progression"
Additional speaker information will be posted mid-November. For a comprehensive list of CME topics before then, please e-mail Paul Dow.
Student Track Programming
Day 1: Thursday, January 21 (optional FREE education)
7:00AM - 5:15PM
Learn alongside attendings at a full day of accredited continuing medical education on topics spanning the Top Updates for Family Physicians in 2026, female urologic health, drugs of abuse, managing recreational sports injuries, osteoporosis, obstructive sleep apnea, physician wellness, and more.
Breakfast and lunch provided.
Day 2: Friday, January 22 (optional FREE education)
7:00AM - 5:30PM
Learn alongside attendings at a full day of accredited continuing medical education on topics spanning lipid treatment, AI, adolescent mental health, alzheimer's, pediatrics, MASH/MAFLD, and more! (FREE)
Breakfast, lunch, an evening reception and Family Night at the Chesterfield Athletic Club are included (pickleball, anyone?)!
Day 3: Saturday, January 23 (You gotta be here!)
7:00AM - 8:00PM
Morning:
- A fun, fast-paced morning that will include a Jeopardy-style family medicine careers game, Speed Date FM Careers where you'll rapidly meet family docs doing all different things, and a clinical skills workshop.
- You may also close to learn alongside attendings at a half day of accredited continuing medical education on topics spanning UTI at the point of care, AKI/CKD, and what to do with abnormal lab results.
Keynote speaker Seger Morris, DO, MBA, will bring all attendees together for a cross-generational session on leadership and innovation. Dr. Seger's recently published book, Let Me Lead, is all about finding your footing and making an impact in early career.
Afternoon:
- Join attending physicians for some hands-on OMT with practical applications in the clinical setting.
- Compete in or view original research and case presentations at the Resident and Student Poster Competition.
- Connect with residents, faculty, and program alumns at the Family Medicine Residency Meet and Greet before our biggest party of the year, the Annual Celebration!
Also participate in the MSACOFP Annual Membership Meeting, learn about emerging technologies and innovations at the Innovation Showcase, and the day concludes with our biggest party of the year, the Annual Celebration!
Day 4: Sunday, January 24 (stick around for this!)
8:00AM - 11:00AM
Humanity in Medicine: Recharging Through Story, Art, and Community
Medicine is more than science. It is also story, creativity, compassion, and connection. Step away from the demands of daily practice or medical education and reconnect with what sustains you as a healthcare professional or learner through wellness programming, peer support, creative expression, and a coffeehouse-style open mic celebrating the voices, experiences, and artistry that shape our profession.
Explore Our Programming
Keynote Speaker | Saturday, January 23
Learn more about Seger Morris, DO, MBA, and the opportunities to hear him speak, participate in workshops and training, and meet him at a private benefit dinner or at our conference partners reception and exhibits.
Submit a Poster | Abstracts due Dec 15
Submit a poster in one or both categories:
- Original Research
- Case Presentations
NextGen Leaders | Saturday, January 23
Early career physicians and resident physicians participate in a free workshop that will give you a new framework for leadership, skills you can use right away, and a stronger network of peers to support you.
DiRenna Foundation Resident Scholarship | Applications due November 30, 2027
Get your conference travel fully funded plus $1,000 scholarship! PGY-2 and PGY-3 residents at Missouri FM Residency Programs who plan to practice in Missouri are eligible.
Elizabeth Bowman, DO, CAQAM
Chair, Winter Family Medicine Update
What we're known for is high-quality education, and we continue to ensure that is the foundation of our conference. This year we're excited to bring you the biggest, most dynamic event we've ever hosted with inspirational speakers, dedicated tracks for early career physicians, residents, and students, and expanded OMT for every level, including interested MDs! We work all year to plan the best event possible for our community of physicians and other health professionals working in family medicine with an osteopathic lens. On behalf of our entire Convention and Education Committee, I cannot wait to see you in St. Louis (or online)!
DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis - Chesterfield
Nestled in the scenic suburbs of St. Louis, this venue offers direct access to the Chesterfield Athletic Club, a 91,000-square-foot facility featuring indoor and outdoor tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, racquetball, cardio and weight rooms, and even a heated indoor pool. After a day of engaging sessions, unwind with a cozy drink at the Lobby Bar, enjoy a meal at the on-site café, or explore nearby winter attractions like ice skating at Central Park and festive shopping at Chesterfield Mall.
Join us in St. Louis!
We can't wait to see you at the Winter Family Medicine Update!
