Hope to see you at MBEC 2026 in Seattle.

Seattle, WA | Feb. 27 - Mar. 1, 2026
Full-day pre-conference on February 26
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About the Conference

This conference brings together pro-life researchers, physicians, mental health and advanced practice providers, medical students, medical residents, and policy makers for an educational seminar covering the most important topics related to life issues.
 
Featuring great speakers with expertise in addressing the most difficult questions facing life-affirming physicians, including sexual integrity and sexual risk avoidance, harms of gender-affirming care, treating infertility without IVF, mental health assessments, and miscarriage management.

Venue

Sheraton Grand Seattle

More information coming soon

Sheraton Grand Seattle

The Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld® has everything you love about Florida, all in one location. Our Orlando waterpark resort is within walking distance of SeaWorld® and all of Orlando’s most celebrated attractions are just a quick shuttle ride away. 

MBEC attendees have a negotiated rate of $229 + $10 resort fee + tax (currently 12.5%). This is for a King or Double/Queen room.

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New this year!

You will be able to select your hotel options and reserve your room during the registration process.   **Please do not call the hotel or book via the hotel website as you will not receive the negotiated conference rate.

The property is only 13 miles from the Orlando airport. There is not a hotel airport shuttle, however Uber, Lyft and Taxis are readily available.

For other information about the hotel, the amenities, including SeaWorld discounts, and the area, visit: Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. 

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Accreditation Statement
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 joint providership of Christian Medical & Dental Associations and American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG). The Christian Medical & Dental Associations is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AMA Designation Statement
The Christian Medical & Dental Associations designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Midwifery Certification Board
American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AMCB for further guidelines.

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Pre-Conference Events

Thursday, February 26: More Information to be Announced

The Way of Medicine:
Ethics and the Healing Profession

10:00 AM -4:00 PM (break for lunch)

Farr Curlin, MD, and Christopher Tollefsen, PhD
The Way of Medicine:
Ethics and the Healing Profession

The workshop introduces participants to the arguments put forward in Curlin and Tollefsen’s recent book by the same title. Participants will consider two rival accounts of what medicine is for that are operative in contemporary medicine, the providers of services model and the Way of Medicine. We’ll consider the difference these accounts make for how medical practitioners understand their professional obligations, with particular focus on the domain of sexual and reproductive healthcare. Topics covered will include:

  • The purpose of medicine: What is it and why does it matter?
  • Foundations of medical ethics
  • The doctor-patient relationship 101: What characterizes a good physician?
  • Challenges in sexual and reproductive health care
  • Abortion
  • Conscience and contending for good medicine
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Expert Legal /
Media Training

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Expert Legal / Media Training

This invaluable professional development will consist of a small amount of homework to be done ahead of time (short reading and videos), followed by a day of practical hands-on training where you will learn how to speak to media and be able to clearly articulate your position, how to testify at state legislative hearings, and how to survive a deposition as well as serve as an expert witness in court.

Training will be provided by national experts.

Lunch is included.

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Mini-Conference with FACTS about Fertility, Beyond the FACTS: Options for Expanding My Knowledge

1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Mini-Conference with FACTS about Fertility, Beyond the FACTS: Options for Expanding My Knowledge

This session will introduce the concept of reproductive life planning, address the role of female cycle tracking and restorative reproductive medicine, and discuss the impact of lifestyle and its effect on women’s health. Since the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recognizes the menstrual cycle as the fifth vital sign, we will demonstrate how the cycle chart aids in monitoring and managing women’s health. FACTS leaders will equip colleagues with patient education resources, including an evidence-based shared decision-making tool, as well as resources for Spanish speaking and underserved populations. We will also highlight opportunities for students, residents and physicians to expand their knowledge.

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Research
Bootcamp

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Research Bootcamp

Want to enhance your understanding of the academic literature? Want to empower yourself with skills to be a peer reviewer? If so, join us for a 3-hour pre-conference research boot camp that will focus on:

  • The nuts and bolts of analyzing a research article.
  • The basics of common statistical tools and methods.
  • The importance of pro-life voices in peer review, how to get started, and time to practice newly learned skills.
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Pre-conference networking event
Outdoors near pool

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Fun food stations and cash bar. Come for a laidback time of conversation, food and fun with lawn games with your fellow MBEC attendees.

Schedule

*No CME credit available for this presentation

What have others said about our conference?

I learned a tremendous amount from the MBEC conference, but what has made the largest impact on me was knowing that I am not alone in this mission to protect women and children. Everytime I feel like I am alone in this fight as a future physician, I remember all the other students and mentors that I met and I no longer feel alone. Personally, I have faced much adversity since the overturn of Roe vs. Wade and so having the support of those who attended the conference has given me the strength to continue advocating for life.
Sadie Daugereaux, OMM Scholar, PCOM South Georgia
2022 DeCook Scholar
As a first-time attendee at this conference, I was not sure what to expect, but I found this conference to be an amazing event . I was so inspired to meet so many outstanding medical professionals, arguably some of the best people on the planet in my opinion. The speakers and the topics were very relevant.
Mary Anne Mosack
CEO and president, Ascend, 2024 conference speaker
The sessions were very encouraging, and the speakers were all excellent. I am so impressed with all that was covered and how exceptional all the plenary speakers and breakouts were. I left feeling equipped and knowledgeable.
Ashton Reed
Class of 2027, 2024 DeCook scholar, first time attendee
This conference provides cutting edge, pro-life medical updates that you won't find anywhere else.
George Delgado, M.D.
Conference Attendee
It is so refreshing to be with physicians who recognize they are caring for two patients - a mother and a baby - and help women safely deliver high risk or crisis pregnancies.
Kathleen Raviele, M.D.
Conference Attendee
The talks were great and improved my ability to be a pro-life physician
Len Tadvick, MD,
2024 conference attendee.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Registration has been extended to Feb. 19! The annual joint AAPLOG-ACPeds conference will be held Feb. 28-March 2, 2025 in Orlando, FL.  Pro-life medical professionals of all specialties, students/residents, PRCs and other organizations, and others are welcome to attend.  The opening session begins at 8:30AM on Friday, Feb. 28.   Check in will begin on Thursday morning, Feb. 27 and all day Fri., Feb. 28.
All sessions will be held at The Renaissance Orlando SeaWorld. Please refer to the Venue section for further information.
The hotel block is now closed.  Please contact Tracey at TIreland@helmsbriscoe.com to request or modify your room reservation. 
 
Self-parking is available at a discount daily rate of $18.
Your conference registration fee includes the following meals and breaks: Thursday night reception (cash bar), Friday lunch and afternoon snack; Saturday morning snack, lunch, cocktail reception (cash bar), and dinner. There will be coffee and water available throughout Friday and Saturday, and on Sunday morning.

Medical students and residents are invited to attend. We have a DeCook scholarship program that covers most of the conference and travel costs for students who apply and are accepted.  There is also a special registration rate for students/residents.  

The Renaissance SeaWorld is 12 miles from the Orlando airport (MCO). There is not a hotel airport shuttle, however Uber, Lyft and taxis are readily available. 

The conference is closed to the media. 

 

If you need to cancel your registration, please email tireland@helmsbriscoe.com. 

In the event of our cancellation of the conference, we will refund the cost to you. If you decide to completely cancel your registration, we will refund your conference fee if you notify us by Feb. 3, 2025. 

If you completely cancel your registration after Feb. 3, 2025 to Feb. 18, 2025, we will issue a refund for half of the in-person conference fee. 

If you completely cancel your registration after Feb. 18, 2025, then we cannot refund your conference fee because we will have incurred costs related to the conference. 

See the CME section above for more info.  If you are an AAPLOG or ACPeds dues-paying member and already registered for the conference, we can register you to receive CME for free.  Email us at info@aaplog.org

Registrants check in will begin Fri, Feb. 10 at 9am through 5pm. 

Exhibitors set up will be 1pm -7pm on Thursday, Feb. 27 and Friday morning, Feb. 28.  Booths will be open Fri. and Sat. at 7:30am and Sunday at 8am.  Details in the conference program and app. 

We will use the Cvent event app (optional) and send details to all registrants a week before the conference. Throughout the conference, you can use the app to find the updated schedule and the following:

  • Real-time reminders and announcements about conference programming
  • Profiles of exhibitors, sponsors, and fellow attendees, as well as a chat feature allowing you to connect with them
  • Polling
  • A discussion forum allowing you to share thoughts with all conference attendees
  • And more!

Contact Us

AAPLOG
1025 W. Rudisill Blvd.Box 28
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
info@aaplog.org
(202) 230-0997
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