Residency Leadership Summit
- Mar. 3 – 5, 2027 (Wed–Fri)
- Dallas, TX
- Credits pending
- Register by January 29, 2027$725
- Register after January 29, 2027$925
Purchases may be subject to applicable sales tax.
The annual conference for family medicine residency program leaders
Residency Leadership Summit (RLS) invites family medicine residency program directors, faculty, coordinators, administrators, and organizational leaders to discuss common residency program issues.
Reasons you’ll want to attend RLS in 2027
Time to network with your peers
From structured discussions and workshops to hallway conversations and shared meals, you'll build a network you can rely on long after the meeting ends.Specialized content to meet your training needs
Conference programming is focused on helping you solve your current residency training challenges.Customized education for every role
You'll find content to help program directors, faculty, coordinators, and administrators within your residency program.Direct updates from ACGME and ABFM
We offer the unique opportunity to hear real-time updates from ABFM and ACGME leaders, then work through the implications alongside your peers.
Not sure about RLS yet?
Experience a piece of RLS with Winston Liaw, MD, MPH, who shared how you can adapt your teaching to technology. It’s a great example of the education you can expect.
Hyatt Regency Dallas
300 Reunion Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75207
Rate: $279 + current tax rate
Single/double occupancy
Make a hotel reservation.
Phone: (214) 651-1234
(Group code: G-MBR7)
Accommodation cutoff: February 1, 2027
Located in downtown next to the iconic Dallas landmark, Reunion Tower, Hyatt Regency Dallas is a gateway to the best of the city. Live, work and unwind in ultimate comfort at our inviting hotel, located near the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, American Airlines Center and within walking distance of tourist attractions like Dealey Plaza and the Historic West End.
Accommodations include:
- Complimentary internet access in sleeping rooms
- Complimentary fitness center access
- 50% discount on self-parking
Monday, March 1, 2027
| AFMRD Board Orientation AFMRD Board Meeting AFMA Reception RPS Panel Meeting |
Tuesday, March 2, 2027
| 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Association of Family Medicine Administration (AFMA) Residency Administrative Development (RAD) Workshop $250 Registration is required. See additional details. |
| 7 a.m.–1 p.m. | NIDPP general session |
| 8 a.m.–2 p.m. |
SOAR to New Heights: Residency Program Advancement Workshop $250 |
| 1:30–5 p.m. |
AFMRD POCUS Curriculum Workshop |
| 5–7 p.m. |
NIPDD Graduation and Reception |
Wednesday, March 3, 2027
| 8–8:45 a.m. | State Networking Breakfast |
| 8–8:50 a.m. | AFMA Physician Advisor Meeting |
| 9–10 a.m. | Main Stage: Pisacano lecture (ABFM sponsored) |
| 10–10:30 a.m. | Break |
| 10:30–11:15 a.m. | Workshops (Block 1) |
| 11:15–11:30 a.m. | Break |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Workshops (Block 2) |
| 12:15–1:45 p.m. | Lunch |
| AFMRD Annual Meeting Lunch | |
| 1:45–2:30 p.m. | Workshops (Block 3) |
| 2:30–2:45 p.m. | Break |
| 2:45–3:30 p.m. | Workshops (Block 4) |
| 3:30–4 p.m. | Break/dedicated exhibit time |
| 4–5 p.m. | Main Stage: Advocacy |
| 5–6:15 p.m. | Networking Reception/exhibits |
Thursday, March 4, 2027
| 7–7:45 a.m. | Discussion Tables Networking Breakfast |
| 8–8:15 a.m. | Main Stage: RSII Update |
| 8:15–9:45 a.m. | Main Stage: Annual ACGME Update |
| 9:45–10:15 a.m. | Break/dedicated exhibit hours |
| 10:15–11 a.m. | Workshops (Block 1) |
| 11–11:30 a.m. | Break/dedicated exhibit hours |
| 11:30–12:15 p.m. | Workshops (Block 2) |
| 12:15–1:45 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Sponsored lunches |
| 1:45–3:15 p.m. | Main Stage: ABFM Update |
| 3:15–3:45 p.m. | Break/dedicated exhibit hours |
| 3:45–4:30 p.m. | Workshops (Block 3) |
Friday, March 5, 2027
| 7–7:45 a.m. | Discussion Tables Networking Breakfast |
| 8–9 a.m. | Main Stage: Stern Lecture (AAFP Foundation) |
| 9–9:30 a.m. | Break |
| 9:30–10:15 a.m. | Workshops (Block 1) |
| 10:15–10:30 a.m. | Break |
| 10:30–11:15 a.m. | Workshops (Block 2) |
Residency Administrative Development (RAD) Workshop
Tuesday, March 2, 2027
7 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
$250
Register now.
Presented by the Association of Family Medicine Administration (AFMA)
Program coordinators, administrators and managers: Do you want a professional development day designed just for YOU? Join us for a day dedicated to helping both new and seasoned program coordinators grow and connect!
SOAR to New Heights: Residency Program Advancement Workshop
Tuesday, March 2, 2027
8 a.m.–2 p.m.
$250
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Registration is required and includes all programming and lunch.
Through this AFMRD, AAFP, and ABFM Foundation collaborative, connect with residency leaders across the country to explore innovative approaches to training, accreditation, and program improvement. Gain practical insights through peer networking, reflective assessment tools, exemplar program presentations, and expert guidance from AAFP RPS consultants.
AFMRD POCUS Curriculum Workshop
Tuesday, March 2, 2027
1:30–5 p.m.
AFMRD members only
Whether your program is just getting started with POCUS or looking to strengthen an existing curriculum, Demystifying POCUS will help you turn ideas into action. This highly interactive workshop, designed to support residency programs in meeting the ABFMs POCUS attestation requirements, brings together practical guidance on curriculum design, competency assessment, faculty development, Tier 1 applications, billing and credentialing, along with opportunities to learn from colleagues and explore ultrasound technology.
This workshop is available at no cost to current AFMRD members. Space is limited, and participation will be prioritized to maximize the number of programs that can benefit.
Interact with more than 1,600 family physicians and program coordinators
You’ll have the unique opportunity to showcase your brand and product to a highly engaged audience when you become an RLS exhibitor or sponsor. Our event attendees—physicians who oversee the education of family medicine residents—are excited to learn about new products, services and educational resources that can help them improve their residency programs.
We invite you to be a part of this exceptional experience and connect with the leaders shaping the future of family medicine. Interested? Complete the form and we’ll contact you soon!
"My favorite part of RLS was spending quality time with my own program director!"
— Jon Neher, APD