
2027 50th Annual Hindson Winter Conference
50th Annual Hindson Winter Conference
Tamarack Resort • Donnelly, Idaho
For 50 years, the Hindson Winter Conference has brought together internal medicine physicians and trainees from across Idaho and the Northwest for a long weekend of learning, networking, and time in the mountains. This year, we will celebrate 50 years of the conference and of University of Washington internal medicine training in Idaho (1976-2026), by featuring an excellent line up of alumni speakers across the ages at the beautiful Tamarack Resort. Programing takes place in the mornings and evenings like usual, with plenty of time for relaxation, outdoor recreation, and celebration with old classmates and new friends.
Visit the Venue tab above for resort accommodations, reservation details, and a link to book your stay.
American Board of Internal Medicine CME for MOC
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12.0 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Instructions for meeting the requirements to earn these credits will be provided prior to the start of the conference.
The conference agenda is coming soon. Please check back for updates under the Program tab.
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Target Audience
Who Should Attend
This meeting is geared toward general internal medicine physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and trainees working in inpatient and outpatient settings across the Northwest. All interested physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and trainees are encouraged to attend.
Course summary
- 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions designates this activity for a maximum of 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 12.00 Continuing Education Credit
Program: The conference will feature presentations from physicians representing a range of specialties and areas of expertise. The speakers and anticipated presentation topics are listed below. A detailed agenda and session schedule will be available soon. Please check back for updates.
| Physician | Idaho Year | Presentation Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Henriette Mathis, MD | 2013 | Interdisciplinary & Trauma-Informed Care in Managing Behaviorally Complex Patients |
| Ryan Day, MD | 2025 | Updates in Outpatient Medicine |
| Peter Kudenchuk, MD | 1981 | Electricity for the Heart |
| Paula Carvalho, MD | 1986 | Pulmonary Updates |
| James Souza, MD | 1994 | Can the Machines Return Humanity to the Practice of Medicine? AI and Healthcare Delivery in the Next 2–3 Years |
| Ki Shin, MD | 1995 | Art of Teaching |
| Nicholas Compton, MD | 2004 | Dermatology Workshop |
| Maria Ewings, MD | 2008 | How Much Weight Loss Is Enough? |
| Sara Combs, MD | 2010 | Nephrology Updates |
| Adam Johnson, MD | 2011 | To Be Determined |
| Richmond Doxey, MD | 2018 | Food as Medicine |
| Annika Kohlmeier, MD | 2025 | Medicine Then and Now |

Conference dates: January 14th to 17th, 2027
Hotel reservations: Use this link to make a reservation Tamarack Resort Reservation Link
Andrea Christopher, MD, MPH, FACP
Tanya Conger
Lisa Driscoll, MD
Carlee Fountaine, MD
Melissa Hagman, MD, MACP
Magni Hamso, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
Samantha Hersrud, MD, PhD
Lisa Inouye, MD, MPH
Elizabeth Schackmann, MD, MS
Alex Tanabe, MD
Paula Carvalho, MD
Ryan Day, Internal Medicine Physician
Annika Kohlmeier, MD
Jim Souza

Joint Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions and the Hindson Foundation. The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions Office designates this live conference for a maximum of 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Board of Internal Medicine CME for MOC
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12.0 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.
Available Credit
- 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions designates this activity for a maximum of 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 12.00 Continuing Education Credit
Price
In the section above, select your registration type and click Add to cart. Your conference price will be calculated automatically in your shopping cart.
Conference Pricing
| Registration Type | Price |
| Advanced Practice Clinicians | $150 |
| Physicians | $400 |
| Medical Students/Residents | $0 |
In-Cart Checkout Instructions
You will need to have a credit card available to complete payment.
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