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Training, Sustaining, and Retaining Physicians in Missouri

making strong the continuum of medical education to build our physician workforce

Join healthcare leaders, educators, policymakers, and community partners from across the state at the MO GME Summit 2026, taking place April 16–17, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Columbia, Missouri. This annual gathering brings together healthcare leaders, educator teams, policymakers, clinical partners, and community stakeholders who share a commitment to strengthening Missouri’s physician workforce.



The Summit brings together stakeholders committed to growing residency training capacity, supporting sustainable GME programs, and retaining physicians in Missouri’s urban, rural, and underserved communities. Through expert-led sessions, peer-to-peer learning, and collaborative discussions, participants will explore practical strategies and innovative models that support workforce development across the continuum—from program planning to long-term physician retention.

Whether your organization is expanding an existing residency program, preparing to launch a new one, or exploring GME as a workforce solution, the MO GME Summit offers timely insights, policy and funding updates, and meaningful opportunities to connect with partners shaping the future of medical education in Missouri.

Save the date and plan to join us as we continue building a strong, sustainable physician pipeline for Missouri!

There are a limited number of rooms available in our block of rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn .Other hotels in the area include:

Springhill Suites by Marriott

573-554-9024

Hampton Inn Columbia

573-886-9392

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbia East

573-441-0090

Course Description

This Summit will focus on training, sustaining, and retaining Missouri's physician workforce.

Education Objectives

• Describe current physician workforce and GME challenges
• Identify best practices in GME program development and sustainability
• Apply retention and transition-to-practice strategies to institutional settings
• Implement collaborative solutions to support long-term physicians workforce stability.

Target Audience

This annual gathering brings together healthcare leaders, educator teams, policymakers, clinical partners, and community stakeholders who share a commitment to strengthening Missouri’s physician workforce.

Professional Practice Gap

Missouri, like many states, faces ongoing challenges related to physician workforce shortages, uneven geographic distribution of physicians, and difficulty retaining physicians beyond training. These challenges directly affect graduate medical education (GME) programs, sponsoring institutions, clinical faculty, and health system leaders who are responsible for developing, sustaining, and expanding training pipelines.

Accreditation Statement

Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 8 AOA Category 1-A CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation.

The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

MAOPS designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the join providership of the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) and the Missouri Graduate Medication Education Technical Assistance Center. MAOPS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Grievance Policy

All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Education & Convention Committee. All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt. If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, then they can submit a compliant in writing to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.

This project, “Missouri Graduate Medical Education Technical Assistance Center” is supported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services under contract # MS250206001.The contents and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the funding agency.