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2026 Fall Meeting
October 9-11, 2026
St Augustine, FL
Join the Flying Physicians Association in the nation's oldest city for a weekend of CME education, aviation programming, and camaraderie. Earn credit, explore historic St. Augustine, and connect with colleagues.
Agenda at a Glance
Friday, October 9
- Arrivals
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2:00–5:00 pm — CME & Aviation Lectures
- Aerobatic Flying & Upset Training — Patty Wagstaff (non-CME)
- Nutritional Support in Complex Patients — Martin Rosenthal, MD
- The Role of the Railroad Surgeons in the Development of Modern Health Care — Chasen Croft, MD
- Recognition, Evaluation & Intervention in Nonaccidental Injury in Children — Cam Rosenthal, MD
- Efficient & Effective Interaction with Health Insurance Companies — Ryan Smith, JD
- 5:30–6:30 pm — Welcome Reception
- Dinner on your own
Saturday, October 10
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8:00 am–12:00 pm — CME & Aviation Lectures
- Developing & Flying the F-22 Raptor — BGen Jay Jabour, USAF (Ret.) (non-CME)
- Contemporary Management of Pancreatitis — Steven Hughes, MD
- Update on Melanoma — Christianna Shaw, MD
- Space Medicine: A New Medical Specialty — Peter Alexandrov, MD
- 12:00–5:00 pm — Optional Activities: Historic Castillo de San Marcos, trolley tour, and Old Town St. Augustine
- 5:00–6:00 pm — Ask Air Traffic Control, with John Foster
- 7:00–9:00 pm — Farewell Dinner at the historic Columbia Restaurant
Sunday, October 11
- Optional: Upset Training & Introduction to Aerobatics with Patty Wagstaff (limited spots)
- Departures
Optional Upset Training & Introduction to Aerobatics Course
If you are interested in taking this course, email
Pattyaerobatcs@gmail.com for more information and let her know you are attending the FPA Fall Meeting.
Explore Historic St. Augustine
Our meeting sits in the heart of the nation's oldest city, so there's plenty to enjoy between sessions. Saturday afternoon (roughly noon–5:00 pm) is left open for you to explore at your own pace — everything below is within easy reach of the DoubleTree:
- Castillo de San Marcos — the 17th-century Spanish stone fortress on Matanzas Bay, and the oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S. (We may organize an optional group visit — watch for details.)
- Old Town Trolley Tour — a hop-on, hop-off narrated loop that's the easiest way to see the city's highlights and step off wherever catches your eye.
- Historic Old Town — cobblestone streets, St. George Street's shops and cafés, the Cathedral Basilica, Flagler College, and centuries of history all within a walkable few blocks.
Registration Packages
Attendee $500 · Couple $750 · First-Time Attendee $250 (50% off). Includes CME sessions, welcome reception, breakfast, breaks, and lunch. Optional activities and the farewell dinner will be available as add-ons.
Hotel Reservations
DoubleTree group rate $178/night; block cutoff September 9, 2026. Book online: Flying Physicians Assn 2026 Fall Regional Meeting
Call to reserve: 1-800-222-TREE (8733)or call with SRP Code: 90E
