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Family and Community Medicine

The 56th Annual Winter Refresher Course for Family Medicine

March 12-13, 2026 | Milwaukee, WI

The Winter Refresher Course (WRC) for Family Medicine is a regional/statewide continuing medical education conference sponsored by the Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Family and Community Medicine and the Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP).

This program is designed for family physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who care for patients across the lifespan. The WRC provides evidence-based updates of the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic medical conditions frequently seen in primary care, and a chance to network with professional colleagues across the state.

Early bird registration is now open until Thursday, January 15, 2026. Register now!

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Conference Hotel Reservation Information

Room block information is now available!
Book your room today for a discounted rate of $219/night or by calling (414) 935-5942 and mentioning the “Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians Room Block”.
Rooms are available for the nights of Wednesday, March 11-Friday, March 13, 2026.
The deadline to book is Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Book your room.

Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in being an exhibitor or sponsor for the Winter Refresher Course.

View the Winter Refresher Course Sponsor Prospectus (PDF)

2026 Winter Refresher Course Exhibitor & Sponsor Application Form

Schedules

Winter Refresh Course 2026 Thursday Schedule
Winter Refresh Course 2026 Friday Schedule

Contact Us

DFCM CME team
DFCMevents@mcw.edu

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