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CONTENTS 2 WELCOME, WHO’S WHO ON THE CMS STAFF AND BOARD, AND ACCREDITATION
COLORA DO MEDI CAL SOCIE TY
2026 ANNUAL MEETING AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING SEPT. 18-20, 2026
3 WHAT’S HAPPENING FRIDAY AND TELL ME ABOUT THE FOOD 4 WHAT’S HAPPENING SATURDAY 5 WHAT’S HAPPENING SUNDAY AND PARKING 6 THINGS TO DO IN VAIL 7 MAP OF THE EXHIBIT HALL AND LIST OF PARTNERS, EXHIBITORS AND SUPPORTERS 8 PRESENTATIONS AND FACULTY
WELCOME On behalf of the Colorado Medical Society, welcome to our 2026 Annual Meeting and Board of Directors Meeting in Vail, Colo. Our staff and leadership have put together an excellent program for the weekend and we are so glad you are joining us. If at any time you need assistance, please call 720-859-1001 or visit a CMS staff member at the CMS registration desk. Dean Holzkamp Colorado Medical Society CEO
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YOUR COLORADO MEDICAL SOCIETY STAFF DEAN HOLZKAMP, Chief Executive Officer KATE ALFANO, Director of Member Engagement
CRYSTAL GOODMAN, Northern Colorado Medical Society Executive Director
JENNIFER ATCHISON, Director of Continuing Medical Education and Recognized Accreditor Programs
BLAKE JOHNSON, Member Engagement Specialist MIHAL SABAR, Director of Accounting
VIRGINIA (GINNY) CASTLEBERRY, Denver Medical Society Executive Director
CHET SEWARD, Chief Strategy Officer
CECILIA COMERFORD-AMES, Communications and Marketing Manager
DEBRA WILL, Sponsorships and Advertising
DORCIA DUNN, Membership Manager
CMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS BRIGITTA ROBINSON, MD, FACS, 2025-2026 President
MARC H LABOVICH, MD, FCAP, District X
SEAN PAUZAUSKIE, MD, 2026-2027 President
SCOTT DHUPAR, MD, District XI
RACHELLE M KLAMMER, MD, 2026-2027 President-elect and District VI
JUSTIN MCCOY, DO, District XII
KIM WARNER, MD, 2025-2026 Immediate Past President
BRITTANY M CARVER, DO, District XIII
HAROLD “HAP” D YOUNG, MD, Treasurer
ELEANOR JENSEN, DO, CPMG Section
ELIZABETH CRUSE, MD, MBA, FACP, District I&II
DAKOTA HITCHCOCK, MD, Resident/Fellow Section
RHONDA PARKER, DO, District III&IV
ANDREW TANNOUS, MD, Resident/Fellow Section
KAMRAN DASTOURY, MD, District V
ERIK ODDERSON, Medical Student Component
LYNN PARRY, MD, District VIII
ALLISON KELLEY, Medical Student Component
KELLY MCALEESE, MD, District IX
DARLENE TAD-Y, MD, MBA, Employed Physicians Section
ACCME ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
PLANNERS
The Colorado Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Learning objectives can be found on the event webpage.
The Colorado Medical Society staff and planning committee have no financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients to disclose.
AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION
SPEAKERS
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™: 7.00 Credits Attendance w/ No Credit : 7.00 Hour(s)
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Because all presentations are non-clinical in nature and do not include clinical recommendations or content related to healthcare products or services, financial relationship disclosures were not required for faculty.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING FRIDAY, SEPT. 18
ALL EVENTS WILL BE HELD IN THE LODGE AT VAIL, IN THE INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM CONFERENCE AREA 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Registration Desk open 5-7 p.m. Welcome Reception with Exhibitors Don’t miss our opening reception to pick up your International Ballroom foyer meeting materials, meet and greet old and new friends, and visit with our exhibitors who keep the conference 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Component Executive Meeting fees low and offer great products and services. We This meeting is open to executive directors of component will have drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres to enjoy. societies of the Colorado Medical Society and CMS staff. International Ballroom A/B Boardroom at Cucina 12-1 p.m. Board of Directors Lunch This buffet lunch is open to any member or staff attending the CMS Board of Directors meeting in person. International Ballroom B 1-4:30 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting (hybrid) This is the final quarterly meeting of the CMS Board of Directors of FY2026. All meetings are open to all CMS members to attend. International Ballroom C
7-7:45 p.m. The Stories We Carry: Physician Authors on the Path from Idea to Publication (0.75 CME) Three CMS-member physicians share the stories behind their recently published books. Pius Kamau, MD, author of Running with Lions; James Ogsbury, MD, author of About Not Losing: A High-Stakes Trial. Life’s Purpose Found.; and Sean Pauzauskie, MD, author of Stage of Fools will discuss their writing journeys, and the intersection of medicine and storytelling. International Ballroom C
TELL ME ABOUT THE FOOD CONFERENCE FOOD AND DRINKS Board of Directors lunch Friday, Sept. 18, 12-1 p.m. Deli buffet including roast beef, turkey, ham, chicken salad, tuna salad, sliced cheeses with assorted breads and sandwich fixings; roasted beet and kale salad; tomato soup; kettle chips; assorted cookies International Ballroom B Welcome Reception Friday, Sept. 18, 5-7 p.m. Fajita bar with passed appetizers: quesadillas, chimichurri skewers and empanadas; use your provided drink tickets for the weekend for beer and wine, or cash bar International Ballroom A/B Breakfast Buffet Saturday, Sept. 19, 7-8 a.m. Breakfast buffet including eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, fruit, granola and yogurt, assorted muffins and breads International Ballroom A Exhibit Break Saturday, Sept. 19, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Coffee, sodas and snacks International Ballroom A COMPAC Lunch Saturday, Sept. 19, 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Italian buffet including Mediterranean chicken, Italian sausage with peppers and onions, cheese ravioli, antipasti, Caesar salad, Caprese salad, creamy cauliflower soup, focaccia, tiramisu and chocolate-dipped cannoli International Ballroom B VA I L , SE PTEMB ER 18- 2 0, 2 026
Exhibit Break with Raffles Saturday, Sept. 19, 2:30-3 p.m. Coffee, sodas and snacks International Ballroom A President’s Reception Saturday, Sept. 19, 5:30-6 p.m. Passed appetizers: Spinach-feta spanakopita, coconut shrimp and mozzarella skewers; use your provided drink tickets for the weekend for beer or wine, or cash bar International Ballroom foyer President’s Event Saturday, Sept. 19, 6-9 p.m. Herb-roasted chicken breast, seared salmon, grilled skirt steak; grilled asparagus with sautéed kale and roasted tomatoes, Parmesan risotto, harvest salad with arugula and beets and mixed greens salad; dessert International Ballroom A/B/C Breakfast Buffet Sunday, Sept. 20, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Breakfast buffet including eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, fruit, granola and yogurt, assorted muffins and breads International Ballroom B Alternative food options will be available to accommodate dietary preferences and allergies provided during registration. Buffet items will be labeled with allergens. If you have questions about ingredients or food preparation while onsite, please call or message Cecilia Comerford-Ames at 937-657-3499. 3
WHAT’S HAPPENING SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 ALL EVENTS WILL BE HELD IN THE LODGE AT VAIL, IN THE INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM CONFERENCE AREA 7-8 a.m. Breakfast Buffet International Ballroom A 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Children’s Camp Ages 2+ Advance registration required. Kids enjoy activities with professional childcare providers while you participate in the meeting. A kid-friendly lunch and snacks will be provided. Boardroom at Cucina 8-9:15 a.m. Above the Clouds: Resilience, Risk, and Returning Stronger (1.25 CME) Tracee Metcalfe, MD, shares her extraordinary climbing journey alongside her powerful path to recovery through Colorado’s Physician Health Program. International Ballroom B 9:15-10:15 a.m. Redefining the Role of the Physician in the Age of AI (1 CME) John D. Lantos, MD, discusses his research into the impact of genomics and AI on medical practice. International Ballroom B 10:15-10:45 a.m. Exhibit Break Visit exhibitors, get signatures for your Exhibit Hall raffle card, and grab coffee and a snack. International Ballroom A 10:45-11:45 a.m. Breakouts – Session 1 (choose one) • Practical AI in Medicine (1 CME) In this interactive session, Andrew Crim cuts through the hype of AI and provides practical strategies to reclaim time in your day including pros and cons of different platforms. Bring a laptop or tablet for the best experience. International Ballroom B • Reestablishing Trust in the Era of Infodemics (1 CME) Eric Anderson with Kamran Dastoury, MD, look at how patients now get health answers from AI, social influencers, and “natural medicine” — and why correcting them outright rarely works. International Ballroom C 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. COMPAC Lunch COMPAC hosts lunch on Saturday. Colorado Reps. Lindsay Gilchrist and Katie Stewart will receive awards and give an outlook of the state legislative landscape. Also featured is AMPAC Secretary Jordan Warchol, MD, to give a view of the federal scene. International Ballroom B
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1:30-2:30 p.m. Breakouts – Session 2 (choose one) • Advancing Faculty Well-Being: Leadership, Work Design, and Meaningful Action (1 CME) Lotte Dyrbye, MD, shares findings from a national study of physicians age 55 and older, examining well-being, workload, and career transitions. International Ballroom B • Navigating the MultiPlan Litigation: What Practitioners and Facilities Need to Know Jennifer Scullion, JD, discusses legal developments in the federal antitrust case against Multiplan and several major insurers, and the impact on physicians. International Ballroom C 2:30-3 p.m. Exhibit Break with Raffles International Ballroom A 3:15-4:15 p.m. Breakouts – Session 3 (choose one) • Choose Your Words Carefully: Medical Records and Provider Communication (1 CME and 1 Copic Point) Matt Groves, JD, presents how physicians should communicate to improve patient care and the defensibility of care. International Ballroom B • CMS Group Hike Gather with other guests of the conference for a CMS-organized afternoon hike. Meet at the CMS registration desk by 3:15 p.m.; ends around 4:45 p.m. 5-9 p.m. Children’s Camp Ages 2+ Kids enjoy a kid-friendly dinner and movie with professional childcare providers while you enjoy the evening. Boardroom at Cucina 5:30-6 p.m. President’s Reception Enjoy a cocktail reception with friends old and new before the President’s Event.. International Ballroom foyer 6-9 p.m. President’s Event This is the highlight of the weekend, featuring the passing of the gavel from outgoing CMS President Brigitta Robinson, MD, to incoming CMS President Sean Pauzauskie, MD. Enjoy a buffet dinner, dessert, music, dancing and time with peers. Plus, meet our keynote speaker, former Surgeon General Jerome Adams, MD, and hear a preview of his Sunday talk. International Ballroom A/B/C
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WHAT’S HAPPENING SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 8:30-9:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet International Ballroom B
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9-10 a.m. Coffee and Conversation: Public Health, Leadership & What Comes Next (1 CME) Conclude a busy and inspiring meeting with our closing keynote speaker, Jerome Adams, MD, MPH, FASA, former Indiana State Health Commissioner and the 20th U.S. Surgeon General. He currently serves as Executive Director of Health Empowerment Initiatives and the Center for Community Health Enhancement and Learning (HEAL) at Purdue University.
Annual Meeting attendees and guests can connect to the wifi network “The Lodge at Vail.” This network does not require a password.
HAVE A QUESTION WHILE YOU’RE IN VAIL? See a friendly staff member at the CMS registration desk or call 720-859-1001
Known for his ability to communicate complex scientific and public health issues in a clear and relatable way, he will lead an engaging and candid conversation on navigating crises, building trust, and leading under intense scrutiny. As the final session of an outstanding conference, this thought-provoking keynote is the perfect way to close the event and one attendees won’t want to miss. International Ballroom B
PARKING AND GETTING AROUND VAIL CMS has negotiated a reduced valet parking fee of $35 for guests staying at The Lodge at Vail. Check-in begins at 4 p.m. Guests of The Lodge at Vail arriving before 4 p.m. may use valet parking and store luggage with hotel staff to be taken to your guest room at 4 p.m. Electric vehicle chargers are available in The Lodge at Vail garage. Those staying offsite can utilize the daytime valet rate of $35 based on availability. Low-cost daytime parking is available in the Vail Village parking structure at 501 N Frontage Rd W. Exit free within the first hour; $2 per hour or maximum $10 per day; free entry after 3 p.m. and until 4 a.m. Overnight rate of $45 is charged between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. Vail is home to one of the largest, free, public transportation systems in the country. Within the Town of Vail (Golden Peak to Lionshead), the bus is free. Guests can also travel anywhere from East Vail to West Vail, free of charge. Attendees and guests are encouraged to jump on the bus when venturing to outlying hiking and biking trails, as parking is limited at many trailheads.
OPTIONS FOR MEALS AROUND TOWN Mountain Standard $$$ 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 193 Gore Creek Dr Phone 970-476-0123
Fall Line Kitchen & Cocktails $$$ 7 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-11 p.m. 232 Bridge St Phone 970-470-4803
Matsuhisa (Sushi) $$$$ 5-9 p.m. 141 E Meadow Dr Phone 970-476-6628
Root & Flower (wine bar) $$ 2 p.m. - 12 a.m. 288 Bridge St C4 Phone 970-470-4189
El Segundo $$ 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. 223 Gore Creek Dr Phone 970-763-5470
Red Lion $$ 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. 304 Bridge St Ste.1 Phone 970-476-7676
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Pepi’s Bar & Restaurant (Austrian) $$$ 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. and 5:30-9 p.m. 231 Gore Creek Dr Phone 970-476-4671
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Golf in Vail At the base of the Gore Range, the Vail Golf Club offers a scenic 18-hole, par 71 course recognized as a Top 100 Resort Course. Public amenities include a full-service pro shop, driving range, Grill on the Gore restaurant, and an ADA-accessible golf cart. The course winds alongside Gore Creek and the White River National Forest. Betty Ford Alpine Gardens At 8,200 feet, the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens are the highest botanical gardens in the world. Open daily from dawn to dusk with free admission, the gardens showcase alpine and mountain plants in a stunning setting. Scenic Gondola Rides Take in breathtaking mountain views aboard the Eagle Bahn Gondola (Lionshead) or Gondola One (Vail Village). Children 12 and under ride free with an accompanying adult ticket. Favorite Hikes • Easy: Eagle’s Loop (1 mile) and Meadow Loop (2.1 miles), both atop Vail Mountain. • Moderate: Booth Falls (2 miles round trip).
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• More Challenging: Booth Lake (4.1 miles), Grouse Lake (4.6 miles), or Gore Lake (5.5 miles) for spectacular alpine scenery. Biking with a View Explore more than 15 miles of paved paths along Gore Creek, connecting East and West Vail through beautiful aspen groves, riverside scenery, and vibrant village areas. Scenic Fall Drive For unforgettable mountain views and fall colors, take Highway 24 through Minturn to Battle Mountain Pass, then return to Vail via scenic Shrine Pass Road, with plenty of photo opportunities along the way.
Make the most of your time in the mountains Whether you’re extending your stay before or after the Annual Meeting or planning activities for family members during conference hours, Patty Belletete of Alpine Activities offers personalized concierge planning to help create a memorable Colorado experience. 970-262-0374 Patty@AlpineActivities.com www.AlpineActivities.com
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PARTICIPATING EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS The Colorado Medical Society thanks all Partners in Medicine and sponsors for their generous support of the CMS Annual Meeting. Be sure to stop by to see them during Friday’s welcome reception and exhibit breaks Saturday. You could win a great raffle prize!
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OUR EXHIBIT HALL RAFFLE IS BACK!
Visit all exhibitors to be eligible for great raffle prizes from CMS and our exhibitors! The drawings will be held Saturday during the afternoon exhibit break. Pick up a raffle card from the registration desk and present it to exhibitors for their signatures. When complete, return to the CMS registration desk. Good luck! VA I L , SE PTEMB ER 18- 2 0, 2 026
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PRESENTATIONS AND FACULTY The Stories We Carry: Physician Authors on the Path from Idea to Publication Speakers: Pius Kamau, MD; Jay Ogsbury, MD; and Sean Pauzauskie, MD
Dr. Kamau is a surgeon and author of Running With Lions, a memoir about his life from Kenya to Colorado. Dr. Ogsbury is a neurosurgeon and author of About Not Losing, a memoir about a high-profile malpractice trial. Dr. Pauzauskie is a neurologist and author of Stage of Fools, a fictional medical thriller and murder mystery.
Above the Clouds: Resilience, Risk, and Returning Stronger Speaker: Tracee Metcalfe, MD
Dr. Metcalfe is a Vail physician and renowned mountaineer who became the first U.S. woman to summit all 14 of the world’s highest peaks.
Redefining the Role of the Physician in the Age of AI Speaker: John Lantos, MD
Dr. Lantos is a pediatrician, medical ethicist, and former director of the Children’s Mercy Hospital Bioethics Center.
Practical AI in Medicine Speaker: Andrew Crim
Andrew Crim is director of education and professional development for the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
HOW DO I GET MY CME CREDIT? • Go to www.eeds.com and click the “Sign-In” button. Enter the Code 00YOKE, or scan the QR code below. • Select sessions attended to log your attendance and collect your certificate. • The conference code will expire on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. A Copic Point for physician registrants insured by Copic will automatically be added to your account within the next two weeks. Questions? Contact cme@cms.org.
Reestablishing Trust in the Era of Infodemics Speakers: Eric Anderson, with Kamran Dastoury, MD
Eric Anderson is co-founder of SE2 and a former journalist with 35 years of experience in communications and marketing. Dr. Dastoury is a CMS Board member, double boardcertified cosmetic and maxillofacial surgeon, and medical director of Modern Surgical Arts of Denver.
Advancing Faculty Well-Being: Leadership, Work Design, and Meaningful Action Speaker: Lotte Dyrbye, MD, MHPE
Dr. Dyrbye is senior associate dean and chief well-being officer at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and a national leader in physician well-being and burnout prevention.
What Physicians Need to Know About MultiPlan Speaker: Jennifer Scullion, JD
Jennifer Scullion has more than 20 years of experience leading complex litigation, arbitration, and appeals involving antitrust, consumer protection, product liability, and public nuisance matters.
Choose Your Words Carefully: Medical Records and Provider Communication Speaker: Matt Groves, JD
Matt Groves is Copic’s general counsel and compliance officer, bringing more than 25 years of experience representing health care providers and health care systems.
Public Health, Leadership & What Comes Next Speaker: Jerome Adams, MD, MPH
Dr. Adams is a former U.S. Surgeon General and member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. He is an expert in public health communication and translating complex science for patients and communities. 8
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