IMA Medical Education Conference

Emerging Trends in Medicine

April 17-18, 2026 | Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Join us for the 2026 IMA Medical Education Conference: Emerging Trends in Medicine, a two-day gathering dedicated to the latest innovations, research, and forward-thinking practices shaping the future of healthcare. This event offers a dynamic program of expert-led lectures, networking opportunities, and hands-on learning through Abstract Alley. Hosted in Los Colinas, Texas—just minutes from Dallas and Fort Worth—attendees can enjoy an inspiring weekend of education, connection, and exploration in one of the nation’s most vibrant regions.

Conference Speakers

confirmed presenters

Dr. Joseph Varon

President and Chief Medical Officer, IMA

Dr. Paul Marik

Chief Scientific Officer, IMA

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Dr. Ryan Cole

Senior Fellow,
Pathology

Dr. Kat Lindley
Dr. Kat Lindley

Senior Fellow,
Family Medicine

Dr. Elizabeth Mumper

Senior Fellow,
Pediatric Education

Dr. Kirk Milhoan

Senior Fellow,
Pediatric Cardiology

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Dr. Jordan Vaughn

Senior Fellow, Microvascular Disease

Dr. Adylle Varon, DAcOM, L. Ac., MAcOM, DIP-OM. (NCCAOM), AOBTA-CP
Dr. Adylle Varon

Senior Fellow,
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

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Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring

Senior Fellow,
Psychiatry

More to come!

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Pro Pass

April 17-18, 2026

What’s Included

  • Friday and Saturday Lectures

  • Continental Breakfast and Lunch on Friday and Saturday

  • Access to Abstract Alley

Networking Dinner Optional Add On, + $275,  includes the following:

  • Friday April 17

  • Cocktail reception

  • Plated dinner

  • Social Mixer

  • Keynote Speaker

Early Bird

$825

per person

After January 31

$925

per person

Medical Student Pass

April 17-18, 2026

What’s Included

  • Friday and Saturday Lectures

  • Continental Breakfast and Lunch on Friday and Saturday

  • Access to Abstract Alley

Networking Dinner Optional Add On, + $275,  includes the following:

  • Friday April 17

  • Cocktail reception

  • Plated dinner

  • Social Mixer

  • Keynote Speaker

Unlock Learning

$625

per person

Benefactor

April 17-18, 2026

What’s Included

  • All benefits of the Pro Pass PLUS

  • Option to bring one guest

  • Networking Dinner on Friday night

  • Special Donor Event

  • Reserved Seating

  • A portion of your registration is tax deductible

Be an MVP

$3,500

up to 2 people

Networking Dinner

Friday April 17, 2026

What’s Included

  • Cocktail reception

  • Plated dinner

  • Social Mixer

  • Keynote Speaker

Optional Add On

$275

per person

Hotel Reservations

Mariott Dallas Las Colinas

223 West Las Colinas Blvd Irving, TX | (972) 831-0000

Room rates starting at

$139

per night

  • Stay at the conference hotel
  • Refrigerators and microwaves provided in rooms
Additional Area Hotels

Additional Conference Details

In Las Colinas, you can enjoy the iconic Mustangs of Las Colinas sculpture, explore the Mandalay Canal Walk and take a gondola ride, or see a show at the Toyota Music Factory. Other activities include visiting the Irving Arts Center, strolling through Founder’s Park, and hiking or biking the Campion Trail.

Dallas offers a wide range of attractions, including museums like The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza and the Dallas Museum of Art, outdoor spaces such as the Dallas Arboretum and Klyde Warren Park, and historic and cultural sites like the Dallas World Aquarium and Pioneer Plaza. Shopping options include NorthPark Center and Highland Park Village, while sporting events and local food are also popular activities.

Fort Worth offers attractions like the Stockyards National Historic District, the Cultural District with museums such as the Kimbell Art Museum, and outdoor spaces like the Botanic Garden and Water Gardens. Popular activities include experiencing the twice-daily cattle drive, seeing live music, visiting the Fort Worth Zoo, and exploring Sundance Square.

DFW (DFW International Airport) 8 Miles Away

DAL (Dallas Love Field) 9.1 Miles away

  • Conference Registration Fee/Events

    • 100% refund for conference and networking dinner tickets through Saturday, March 1st

    • 50% refund March 2-15

    • After March 15, we are unable to honor refund requests.

  • Hotel Rooms
    Please contact the hotel where you are staying for their room cancellation policy

The conference will not be live streamed, but it will be recorded in its entirety and available online as an Education on Demand offering after the event, for a suggested donation.

Conference: Business casual

Networking Dinner/VIP Cocktail Reception: Business casual or cocktail (your choice)

We are currently evaluating Accreditation Partners and will make a formal announcement if CEU’s will be available this year at a later date.

Buffets will have a variety of food choices to accommodate most diets. If you have life-threatening food allergies, please email us a description of them. We will respond within 48 hours to let you know we received your note and follow up with any further questions.

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