44th annual Winter Refresher
in albuquerque

february 21, 2026

Sandia Resort & Casino

Dr. Clea López, Scientific Program Chair

The AAFP has reviewed 44th Annual Winter Refresher in Albuquerque and deemed it acceptable for up to 9.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 02/21/2026 to 02/21/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

7:00 am - 8:00 am
Registration/Exhibits Open
Breakfast - Exhibit Hall
7:55 am - 8:00 am 
Welcome/Introduction, Lecture Hall
Clea López, MD, Scientific Program Chair
8:00 am - 9:00 am
“From Peri to Post Menopause:
Supporting Women in Primary Care”
Bethany Kolb, MD, MBA, FACOG, MSCP
9:00 am - 10:00 am
“Atrial Fibrillation for the Family Physician”
Sean Mazer, MD, FHRS, FACC, NMHI
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Break – Exhibit Hall
10:30 am - 11:30 am
“Updates from the NMDOH”
Miranda Durham, MD
11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
“Advanced Wound Care for Primary Care and Beyond”
Elizabeth Holguin, PhD, MPH, FNP-BC
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch – Exhibit Hall
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
“Addressing the Unmet Needs of Refractory Chronic Cough”
Michael Blaiss, MD
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
“Inner Practice of Medicine”
Wendy Lau, MD
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
“Osteoporosis Update for Primary Care”
E. Michael Lewiecki, MD, FACP, FACE, CCD, FASBMR
4:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Poster Session/Happy Hour – Exhibit Hall

location Information

A LUXURIOUS RESORT WITH SOUTHWESTERN ALLURE

Overlooking the majestic Sandia Mountains, Sandia Resort & Casino welcomes guests to a unique Southwestern setting with outstanding service and modern comforts. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by their distinctive porte-cochère entry and magnificent grand lobby, which boasts stunning mountain views along with original photographs and artwork that celebrates the region’s rich pueblo heritage.

Sandia Resort & Casino is located at 30 Rainbow Rd, Albuquerque, NM 87113.

Follow the signs to the hotel entrance. Complimentary valet parking is available at this entrance. You do not need to walk through the casino to access the conference area.

To make reservations:

A temporary discounted rate of $219 per night has been arranged until January 20, 2026. After this date, rooms will be on a space-available basis.

Call (505) 798-3930 or (877) 272-9199 or reserve your room online by clicking here.

Sandia Resort