2026 Scientific Conference
Make plans to join us in 2026 for the Annual Scientific Conference!
Friday, December 4, 2026
at
9:00 AM (EST)
to Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)
Each year, New Hampshire's finest physicians gather for a weekend of continuing medical education, engaging non-CME sessions, connection with colleagues and outstanding entertainment.
Additional information and registration will be coming soon. We look forward to seeing you in December!
Warm regards,
NHMS Staff, Board and Council
Activities are pending CME approval.
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Agenda
| December 4 | |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Registration |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
What Every Physician Needs to Know About AI in Medicine: Practical Applications, Ethical Considerations, and the Future of Clinical Practice
Panel: Todd Morrell, MD William J. Kassler, MD, MPH |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
When High Performers Struggle: Recognizing and Responding to Behavioral Health Concerns in Medical Trainees and Physicians
Presenters: Andrew J. Smith, PhD Matthew S. Duncan, MD |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Product Theater: JOURNAVX, an oral non-opioid treatment for moderate to severe pain in adults
Presented By: Vertex |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
New Hampshire Medicaid: New Requirements, New Investments, Better Health
Presenter: Jonathan Ballard, MD, MPH, MPhil, FACPM |
| 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM |
Break
Visit Exhibitors in the Presidential Foyer |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
Obesity as Chronic Disease: Team Care, New Guidelines, Medications, Surgery, and What Physicians Can Do Now
Presenter: Dmytro M. Havaleshko, MD, FACS, DABS-FPMBS, FASMBS |
| 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM |
The Affordability Crisis in Healthcare: What Patients Need Us to Hear
Presenter: Lucy C. Hodder, JD |
| 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM |
Break
Visit Exhibitors in the Presidential Foyer |
| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
Product Theater: Abbott Cancer Screening: Cologuard Plus®, SimpleScreen™ CRC, and Cancerguard®: Comprehensive, Noninvasive Screening Solutions to Support Early Detection and Prevention
Presented By: Exact Sciences |
| 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Break
Visit Exhibitors in the Presidential Foyer |
| 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Welcome Reception and Dinner |
| December 5 | |
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
Product Theater: Wealth Management
Presented By: Rise Private Wealth Management |
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Keynote: Relationship Building as an Intentional Practice
Presenter: Predrag Stojicic, MD, MPH |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Advocacy in Healthcare
Panel: Hon. Thomas M. Sherman, MD Danielle Albushies, MD, FACOG Maura M. Weston, JD Cathy Stratton, CAE Moderator: Pedja Stojicic, MD, MPH |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Break
Visit Exhibitors in the Presidential Foyer |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Military and Sexual Trauma: Intimate Partner Violence and the Woman Veteran
Presenter: Melissa Martinez-Adorno, MD, CPE, FACOG |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Barriers to Help-Seeking for Healthcare Workers
Presenters: Daniel Saddawi-Konefka, MD, MBA Angela Yerdon McLeod, DO |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Product Theater: More Ways to Manage Obesity: Options Across the Wegovy Portfolio
Presented By: Novo |
| 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | NHMS General Session |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Finding Comfort in the Trajectory of Life: Palliative Care as the Paradigm
Presenter: Charles S. Mills, MD, FACP, FAAHPM, HMDBC |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Break
Visit Exhibitors in the Presidential Foyer |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
Tai Chi: Applying an Ancient Healing practice For Us and Our Patients
Presenter: Matthew Hand, DO |
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Break
Visit Exhibitors in the Presidential Foyer |
| 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Presidential Gala Reception and Dinner |
| December 6 | |
| 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Major Neurocognitive Disorder: Defining its Roots and Supporting its Branches
Presenters: Rebecca Crow, DO Brandon Wilson, MD |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
Opioid Session: Why the Brain Chooses Relief: A Brain-Based Framework for Understanding Addiction, Burnout, and Human Behavior
Presenter: Andrew W. Seefeld, MD, FACEP, FASAM |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Opioid Session: From Office-Based Addiction Treatment to Street Outreach: An Overview of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program's Substance Use Disorder Treatment Model
Presenter: Samantha Rawlins-Pilgrim, MD, MSc |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Opioid Session: Addiction Care Across Settings: Meeting Patients Where They Are
Panel: Andrew W. Seefeld, MD, FACEP, FASAM Samantha Rawlins-Pilgrim, MD, MSc Michelle Whitaker, BSN, RN, CARN Caitlyn Cotreau, LMHC Moderator: Robert Kelly, MD, MPH, FAAFP |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Last Man Standing Raffle |
Reserve your room early!
NHMS Room Block | Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa
Once again, the NHMS Scientific Conference is being held at the beautiful Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa in Bretton Woods, NH. Reservations can be made by clicking the link above or by calling 1-800-THE-OMNI. Rooms at the group rate are limited and must be made before 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
- Room Rate (single and double): $259.00 (+ resort fee $25)
- Cutoff date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Cancellation: 7 days prior to arrival
- Spa: 10% off spa services
- Self Parking: $20 per vehicle per night
Learn more about the Omni Resort and Spa - visit the hotel website. Please visit the link below to take advantage of the NH Medical Society room block at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel. NHMS Room Block | Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa
For additional questions, please contact the hotel directly at (603) 278-1000.
Grab some swag and show your support for the NH Medical Society!
New for 2026! Complete your registration by October 15th and you can add a navy fleece vest or jacket to your order. Visit the Pricing tab for more information.
Clothing will be available for pickup at the event.
| Price | |
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Member: Full Conference Ticket
Includes Friday lunch, Friday reception and dinner, Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch, Saturday reception and dinner, and Sunday breakfast. |
$799.00 |
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Non-Member: Full Conference Ticket
Includes Friday lunch, Friday reception and dinner, Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch, Saturday reception and dinner, and Sunday breakfast. |
$899.00 |
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New Member: Full Conference & Membership Ticket
Includes NHMS membership (2026 and 2027) and conference registration - Friday lunch, Friday reception and dinner, Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch, Saturday reception and dinner, and Sunday breakfast. |
$1,148.00 |
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Resident/Student: Full Conference Ticket
Includes Friday lunch, Friday reception and dinner, Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch, Saturday reception and dinner, and Sunday breakfast. |
$125.00 |
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Full Conference Livestream Only Ticket
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$455.00 |
| Price | |
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Friday-Only Member Ticket
Includes Friday lunch and Friday reception and dinner. |
$349.00 |
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Friday-Only Non-Member Ticket
Includes Friday lunch and Friday reception and dinner. |
$374.00 |
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Friday-Only Livestream Only Ticket
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$199.00 |
| Price | |
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Saturday-Only Member Ticket
Includes Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch, and Saturday reception and dinner. |
$349.00 |
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Saturday-Only Non-Member Ticket
Includes Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch, and Saturday reception and dinner. |
$374.00 |
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Saturday-Only Livestream Only Ticket
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$199.00 |
| Price | |
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Sunday-Only Opioid Sessions Member Ticket
Includes Sunday breakfast. |
$199.00 |
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Sunday-Only Opioid Sessions Non-Member Ticket
Includes Sunday breakfast. |
$224.00 |
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Sunday-Only Opioid Sessions Livestream Only Ticket
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$149.00 |
| Price | |
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Vertex Product Theater: JOURNAVX
Friday, December 4 at 12:00pm Topic: JOURNAVX, an oral non-opioid treatment for moderate to severe pain in adults |
FREE |
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Exact Sciences Product Theater: Cancer Screening
Friday, December 4 at 4:30pm Topic: Abbott Cancer Screening: Cologuard Plus®, SimpleScreen™ CRC, and Cancerguard®: Comprehensive, Noninvasive Screening Solutions to Support Early Detection and Prevention |
FREE |
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Ameriprise Product Theater: Wealth Management
Saturday, December 5 at 7:00am Topic: TBA |
FREE |
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Novo Product Theater: More Ways to Manage Obesity
Saturday, December 5 at 12:30pm Topic: More Ways to Manage Obesity: Options Across the Wegovy Portfolio |
FREE |
This year, we are offering an opportunity for some of our corporate partners to provide free non-CME presentations when at off-program times. We encourage you to visit the exhibit booths and take advantage of the Product Theaters.
Friday, December 4th:
12:00 pm - Vertex JOURNAVX, an oral non-opioid treatment for moderate to severe pain in adults
4:30 pm - Exact Sciences Abbott Cancer Screening: Cologuard Plus®, SimpleScreen™ CRC, and Cancerguard®: Comprehensive, Noninvasive Screening Solutions to Support Early Detection and Prevention
Saturday, December 5th:
7:00 am - Rise Private Wealth Management Title Coming Soon
12:30 pm - Novo More Ways to Manage Obesity: Options Across the Wegovy Portfolio
Space is limited - add these free programs to your registration today!
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Visit our Exhibitors from Friday through Sunday!
Omni Mount Washington
December 4-6, 2026
Important Dates:
- Early Bird Registration Rates
- Extended to November 4th - Don't Delay!
- Regular Registration
- November 5th - November 24th
- Room Block
- Available until November 4, 2026