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Each year, the Family Medicine Foundation of West Virginia hosts the Annual Jose I. Ricard, MD Family Medicine & Sports Medicine Conference in Huntington.

The Family Medicine Foundation of West Virginia was founded on October 7, 1982. It is a charitable foundation, recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and thereby, able to receive grants, tax deductible gifts, and contributions. We hope that you will consider the Family Medicine Foundation of West Virginia when memorial gifts, trusts, and tax exempt giving is in your plan for the future. Ricard, MD Family Medicine & Sports Medicine Conference at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel, located in Huntington, West Virginia. This Conference is a fully-accredited continuing medical education conference, dedicated to offering high-quality, practical, clinical medical education to regional health care providers. Also, the Family Medicine Foundation of West Virginia awards both the ESP and Tully Scholarships to medical students who pledge to remain in West Virginia to practice Family Medicine.

11/03/2026

Conference week is here! 📣

Beginning Thursday, FMFWV brings together practical clinical education, sports medicine expertise, statewide health care perspectives, and hands-on learning—all while connecting with colleagues from across West Virginia.

Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time to join us in Huntington or online! Review the final agenda and choose the option that works best for you.

🎟️ Register now: https://www.fmfwv.org/annual-conference-registration

📋 View the final agenda: https://www.fmfwv.org/events/annual-conference

10/28/2026

The 40th Annual José I. Ricard Family Medicine & Sports Medicine Conference will bring together family medicine professionals, partners, and leaders for expert-led sessions, networking opportunities, and timely updates in family and sports medicine.

FMFWV’s annual conference begins November 5, and the hotel booking deadline is approaching.

Reserve your room at DoubleTree in Huntington to receive the conference rate. Then confirm your conference registration so you’re ready for four days of learning, connection, and meaningful conversation in Huntington.

Make your November plans easy: After booking your hotel, be sure to complete your conference registration. We look forward to welcoming you to Huntington.

🎟️ Register Today

💻 In-Person and Live Stream Options Available

📍 Hilton DoubleTree, Huntington, WV
📅 November 5-8, 2026

Book your room!

10/20/2026

The Whole Athlete: Nutrition. Pelvic Health. Menstrual Management. Mindset.

Whole-person care means understanding how physical health, nutrition, movement, and behavior work together to support athletes at every age.

Join us at the 38th Annual José I. Ricard Family Medicine & Sports Medicine Conference for a thoughtful track featuring Jennie Yoost, MD, discussing menstrual considerations for adolescent athletes, and Tami Shamblin, sharing practical chair-yoga techniques for safe movement, mobility, and overall well-being.

📍 Hilton DoubleTree, Huntington, WV
📅 November 5–8, 2026
💻 In-person and live stream options available

Reserve your spot and register before the deadline!

https://www.fmfwv.org/events/annual-conference

10/14/2026

Athletic Performance Goes Beyond the Injury Report!

From sleep and nutrition to adaptive athletics and caffeine use, athlete health involves more than what happens on the field.

Join us at the José I. Ricard Family Medicine & Sports Medicine Conference for expert-led discussions designed to broaden your approach to athlete care.

Featured Topics & Speakers:
- William Nichols – Clinical Considerations for Adaptive Athletes
- Kimberly Becher, MD – Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Athletes
- Sagar Patel – Probiotics and the Athletic Gut Microbiome
- Stephanie McKnight – Caffeine Sources, Performance Effects, and Risks of Excessive Intake

Gain practical insights you can bring back to your practice, team, or athletic program.

Connect with colleagues from across West Virginia for four days of Family Medicine and Sports Medicine education, hands-on learning, and meaningful networking.

📍 DoubleTree by Hilton | Huntington, WV
📅 November 5–8, 2026
💻 In-Person and Live Stream Options Available

Register before the deadline and book your hotel room today!

🔗 https://www.fmfwv.org/events/annual-conference

10/07/2026

From the Sideline to the Shoulder Lab: Hands-On Sports Medicine Learning

Join us for an engaging session focused on sports medicine preparedness, ACL updates, and hands-on shoulder examinations. This is a valuable opportunity to build practical skills, strengthen clinical confidence, and learn directly from experts in the field.

📅 November 5–8, 2026
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton | Huntington, WV + Online

👉 Register today and save!

https://www.fmfwv.org/annual-conference-registration

10/01/2026

Today is the deadline to secure the early conference rate!

Register today for the 40th Annual José I. Ricard, MD Family Medicine & Sports Medicine Conference, happening November 5–8, 2026, in Huntington, WV, with an online attendance option available.

Early conference rates end soon, so make your November plans and register for FMFWV 2026 today!

📅 November 5–8, 2026
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton | Huntington, WV + Online

👉 Register today and save!

https://www.fmfwv.org/annual-conference-registration

09/24/2026

If the 40th Annual José I. Ricard Family Medicine & Sports Medicine Conference is on your calendar, now is the time to register.

Early conference rates end October 1, 2026.

Join colleagues from across West Virginia for four days of Family Medicine and Sports Medicine education, practical clinical updates, hands-on learning, and meaningful connection.

Choose in-person attendance in Huntington or the virtual option-and register before the deadline.

📍 Hilton DoubleTree, Huntington, WV
📅 November 5-8, 2026
💻 In-Person and Live Stream Options Available

Book your room!

🎟️ Register Today for the Best Rates!
Early bird pricing ends October 1.

https://www.fmfwv.org/annual-conference-registration

09/22/2026

Safer prescribing and earlier prevention belong in the same conversation. Nathan Pearson and Kyle Miller bring practical perspectives on controlled substances and preventing substance use disorders in young people.

Join us November 5-8 in Huntington, WV, for the 40th Annual José I. Ricard Family Medicine & Sports Medicine Conference – where expertise meets inspiration!

Book your room:
📍 Hilton DoubleTree, Huntington, WV
📅 November 5-8, 2026
💻 In-Person and Live Stream Options Available

🎟️ Register Today for the Best Rates!
Early bird pricing ends October 1.

https://www.fmfwv.org/annual-conference-registration

09/11/2026

Three conference sessions will connect statewide change with the realities of everyday practice.

Arvin Singh will provide an update on the Rural Health Transformation Program. Tracy Hendershot will examine the state of Family Medicine, including current updates and trends. Raquel Ricard Ashworth will explore a collaborative approach to chronic care management.

Together, these sessions offer a wider view of where care is headed—and practical context for clinicians serving communities across West Virginia.

Join us November 5-8 in Huntington, WV, for the 40th Annual José I. Ricard Family Medicine & Sports Medicine Conference – where expertise meets inspiration!

📍 Hilton DoubleTree, Huntington, WV
📅 November 5-8, 2026
💻 In-Person and Live Stream Options Available

Book your room!

🎟️ Register Today for the Best Rates!
Early bird pricing ends October 1.
https://www.fmfwv.org/events/annual-conference

08/31/2026

Last call to recognize a champion of family medicine! 🏆

EIFM Award applications are due TODAY, August 31. Help us celebrate an individual whose dedication and impact deserve recognition at FMFWV’s Annual Conference.

Don’t miss the opportunity to nominate someone making a difference in family medicine across West Virginia.

Nominate Candidates Today:
https://www.fmfwv.org/resources/eifm-award

Address

650 Main Street
Barboursville, WV
25504

Telephone

+13047336485

Website

http://www.fmfwv.org/

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