NDMA ANNUAL MEETING

October 15 & 16, 2026

Grand Forks, ND

Alerus Center

The annual meeting is held in conjunction with the ND Chapter of the American College of Physicians and the ND Chapter of the Society of Hospital Medicine. The combined effort offers an even greater network to increase program dynamics.

A hallmark of the event is the policy forum, where physicians vet policy issues and are instrumental in moving new state policy forward. In addition, the historic presentation of awards is a monumental moment for many - award recipients, their families, and cohorts - who all share in the moment to recognize life-time achievements for many.

Please join us. You’ll be glad you did.

2026 ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, October 15

5:30 - 7:30 pm - North Dakota Museum of Art

North Dakota Museum of Art

261 Centennial Drive Stop 7305
Grand Forks

Friday, October 16

7:00 am Registration Opens

7:30 – 8:30 am Breakfast with the Dean: Dr. Marjorie Jenkins

* Opportunity to mingle with Dr. Jenkins

and network with vendors

* Dr. Jenkins presentation begins at 8:00 am

8:45 – 10:30 am Policy Forum

10:30 – 11:00 am Break – Network with Vendors

11:00 – 12:00 pm Intentional Growth at All Career Stages:

Create a Fulfilling Legacy

Marion Mull McCrary, MD

12:00 – 1:30 pm Awards and Networking

1:30 pm Afternoon Session: Welcome

1:45 – 2:30 pm The Future of Medicine:

Precision Medicine, AI, and the Next Era of Healthcare

Ikram Kham, MBA, MPH

2:30 – 3:30 pm Food as Medicine - A Pillar of Lifestyle Medicine

Darin Lang, MD

3:30 – 4:15 pm Updates in Medicine - Christopher Pribula, MD

4:15 pm Adjourn

Room Reservations:

A block of rooms is being held at the CanadInn. Rooms can be reserved until September 15, 2026, by calling Central Reservations at 1-888-33-CANAD or by using this link.

If there is a need to add more nights prior or beyond these dates, call the hotel directly. 1-888-33-CANAD LEARN MORE HERE.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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Complete a pledge form to reserve your space here.

Submit a Policy

Learn more here.

Award Nominations

Nominations officially close on August 31. Awards will be given for:

Physician Community and Professional Services
Friend of Medicine
COPIC Humanitarian

To nominate someone for an award, or to learn more use this link.

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