Annual Conference

November 6-9, 2025
Hilton DoubleTree, Huntington, WV

Registration

We invite healthcare professionals to our conference, offering two attendance options:

  1. Attend in person for a live experience in West Virginia and enjoying meals in the vendor hall.

  2. Alternatively, choose Live Stream to watch from your device, interact through chat during Q&A, and earn full credit for all virtually approved lectures. (Please note, some lectures are only available in person and are denoted as such on the schedule.)

Approved for credits by various bodies, this event promises valuable insights.

Mary Hendershot

American Academy of Family Physicians  

The AAFP has reviewed 39th Annual Jose I. Ricard MD Family Medicine and Sports Medicine Conference and deemed it acceptable for up to 28.25 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 11/06/2025 to 11/09/2025. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please note that AAFP CME credit was not awarded to the following sessions, per the CME provider's request:

  • Student Athletic Trainer Oral Poster Presentations

American Medical Association Category 1 

AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s) ™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1 AOA Credit

*American Nurses’ Credentialing Center 

Application is in process for approval for this program.  

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer 

This program is APPROVED for a maximum of 30 live contact hours of continuing education. The Family Medicine Foundation of WV # P657 is approved by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer.

This program is APPROVED for a maximum of 25 virtual contact hours of continuing education. The Family Medicine Foundation of WV # P657 is approved by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer.

KY Physical Therapy Association 

This program is APPROVED by the APTA Kentucky for a maximum of 26 contact hours of continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with a Kentucky license/certification. Approval # 574-APTAKY-2025. 

Please note that continuing education credit was not awarded for the following session:

  • Risk Assessment and Responsible Prescribing of Controlled Substances

Physician’s Assistant 

The AAFP has reviewed 39th Annual Jose I. Ricard MD Family Medicine and Sports Medicine Conference and deemed it acceptable for up to 28.25 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 11/06/2025 to 11/09/2025. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please note that AAFP CME credit was not awarded to the following sessions, per the CME provider's request:

  • Student Athletic Trainer Oral Poster Presentations

WV Board of Chiropractic 

This program is approved for 29 hours of continuing education.

Please note that continuing education credit was not awarded to the following session:

  • Orthobiologics for Acute and Chronic Conditions

*WV Board of Medicine 

Application is in process for approval for the “Risk Assessment and Responsible Prescribing of Controlled Substances” lecture

*WV Board of Pharmacy 

Application is in process for approval for this program.  

WV Board of Physical Therapy 

This program is approved for 30 contact hours of continuing education by the WV Board of Physical Therapy.  Approval number FMF-25-01

*WV Board of Psychology 

Application is in process for approval for this program.  

WV Board of Registered Nurses

This program has been approved by the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses for 30 contact hours of continuing education. Provider tracking number 50-44790, course tracking # 20-1306259.

CEUL162656 has been Approved by the APTA Kentucky

Status Type: Approved

Credits Approved For: 30.00

Approval Number: 622-APTAKY-2025

Approved From: 11/06/2025

Approved To: 11/06/2027

Agenda

Accommodations

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Discover our attractive 11-story Hotel, ideally located in downtown Huntington, just one block from the Marshall Health Network Arena and Harris Riverfront Park. Indulge in culinary delights at our two onsite restaurants. Enjoy our outdoor pool, tiki bar, and lounge area. With 183 well-appointed rooms, 20,000 square feet of meeting space, and catering services, we offer a full-service experience. Explore shopping, entertainment, and numerous restaurants nearby.

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Corporate Partners

CAMC Labworks
Marshall Health
Southern West Virginia Health Systems
Touma
Touma
RBC
WVU Medicine
Valley Health
Community Care