Residents and Fellows at WFMU'27
Dedicated programming at the Winter Family Medicine Update
January 21-24, 2027
DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis - Chesterfield
FREE
Registration for residents 23+ hours of education, meals, celebrations, opportunities to connect and build your network!
HANDS-ON
OMT for MDs, OMT Bootcamp for residents preparing for the practical exam for board certification, and a POCUS workshop!
LEADERSHIP
Join early career physicians for an innovative leadership workshop hosted by our president, Dr. Rogers and our keynote speaker, Dr. Morris.
SCHOLARSHIP
Present your original research or case study. Or - the other kind of scholarship - apply for funding to support your attendance!
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 or heavily discounted experiences for residents.
FREE: All mainstage programming (continuing medical education, keynote speaker and special guest presentations). NextGen Leaders, a half-day innovative leadership summit exclusively for residents and early career physicians. Scholarly poster competition participation (with opportunities for cash awards!). Residency Meet and Greet. Innovation Showcase. Humanity in Medicine experience. All meals, receptions, and the Annual Celebration party!
Resident Exclusive Discounts to Optional Add-Ons: OMT for MDs (Half day of foundations of OMT), OMT Bootcamp (Half day of prep for your OMT practical for board certification). POCUS workshop.
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 you personal and professional life.

Eric Lesh, DO
Teaching hands-on OMT including skills for precepting residents
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.
Resident 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.
Day 2: Friday, January 22 (optional FREE education, discounted hands-on workshop)
7:00AM - 5:30PM
A full day of accredited continuing medical education runs concurrently with OMT for MDs, a foundational workshop on osteopathic principles and practice which includes OMT applications for diagnosing dysfunction, referral to OMT treatment, and precepting and billing for residents practicing OMT. A great foundation for those interested in new pathways to OMT practice for MDs!
8 hours of CME will be livestreamed and available on-demand after the conference to registrants. OMT for MDs is only available in-person and requires separate registration. On site event includes an evening reception and Family Night at the Chesterfield Athletic Club!
Day 3: Saturday, January 23
7:00AM - 8:00PM
A full morning of accredited continuing medical education runs concurrently with OMT Bootcamp, a hands-on bootcamp-style intensive for residents or active physicians preparing to sit for their OMT practical for board licensure or recertification. Keynote speaker Seger Morris, DO, MBA, will bring all attendees together for a cross-generational workshop on leadership and innovation.
Afternoon includes the MSACOFP Annual Membership Meeting, opportunities to visit scholarly posters, case-based discussions, hands-on OMT sessions for all conference registrants, and emerging technologies and innovations for your practice at the Innovation Showcase.
The day concludes with our biggest party of the year, the Annual Celebration!
Special Tracks Saturday include:
- Early Career Physicians: Join Next Gen Leaders, a free leadership development workshop exclusively for physicians less than 5 years in practice Saturday afternoon 1-5 p.m., and stay for the Annual Celebration! Join any additional conference program at a heavily discounted early career physician rate.
- Residents: Sharpen your OMT skills and prepare for board certification at the OMT Bootcamp Saturday morning, then join Next Gen Leaders, exclusively for early career physicians and residents Saturday afternoon. Connect with medical students at the Family Medicine Residency Meet and Greet before our biggest party of the year, the Annual Celebration!
- Medical Students: Connect with medical students from across Missouri and across class years with exclusive programming planned by your peers! The day includes a Kahoot! competition, "Speed Date Family Medicine Careers," a hands-on clincial skills workshop, Student and Resident Poster Competition, Meet and Greet Family Medicine Residencies, and the Annual Celebration!
4 hours of CME will be livestreamed and available on-demand after the conference to registrants. OMT Bootcamp is only available in-person and separate registration is required. All other events, including special tracks for early career physicians, residents, and medical students, are only available in-person.
Day 4: Sunday, January 24
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.
No livestream. Program available only in-person.
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.

OMT Tracks | January 21-23
Find hands-on OMT at the right level for you:
- OMT for MDs
- OMT Bootcamp (resident/physician)
- OMT Next Level (advanced)

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.

Medical Student Track | Saturday, January 23
Designed by and for medical students, you will explore family medicine careers, build your professional network, meet residents and residency programs, and be inspired.
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!
