FMDA’s 2025 Annual Conference visits Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando, Oct. 23-26, 2025!

FMDA – The Florida Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine is the official state chapter of AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute & Long-Term Care Medicine, and a Specialty Society of the Florida Medical Association. It is based in West Palm Beach, Florida. FMDA represents nearly 500 medical directors, attending physicians, physician assistants, and advanced registered nurse practitioners in Florida’s post-acute care continuum including sub-acute care, hospice, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities, as well as in continuing care retirement communities. The mission of FMDA is to promote the highest quality care as patients’ transition through the long term care continuum. FMDA is dedicated to providing leadership, professional education and advocacy for the inter-professional team.

Florida Geriatrics Society (FGS) is a not-for-profit state organization with interest in scientific, educational and academic activities to the entire geriatric care team, who can render optimal care for older adults. In addition to this winter meeting, FGS holds an annual medical convention to provide both CME and CEU credits for physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, psychologists and social workers. Members of the Board of Directors of FGS hold representation from all the medical schools in the state of Florida. It encourages in‐training fellows, residents, and medical students’ participation. FGS is also a Specialty Society of the Florida Medical Association.

Florida Chapters – Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (FL-GAPNA) GAPNA was founded in 1981, by a small group of GNPs with the intention of offering the first continuing education conferences designed specifically to meet the needs of advanced practice nurses. Currently, GAPNA represents nearly 10,000 certified advanced practice nurses who work with older adults in a wide variety of practice settings. GAPNA is the organization of choice for advanced practice nurses who want to pursue continuing education in gerontological care and who seek peer support from experienced clinicians. The FL-GAPNA Chapter and the Florida Gulf Coast Chapters both operate in the state of Florida.

National Association Directors of Nursing Administration (NADONA) – Since 1986, NADONA has been the leading advocate and educational organization for DONs, A DONs and RNs in Long-Term Care (LTC). NADONA/LTC was founded by dedicated LTC professionals, and its board of trustees still consists of LTC professionals. NADONA understands daily challenges, and are here to provide nurses with the tools they need for professional success.

Registration

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Attendees

The program is designed to provide a review and update of major PALTC and geriatric diseases, illnesses, and risks found in nursing home patients, residents of assisted living facilities, those under hospice care, and senior living at home.

Annual Trade Show & Vendor Information

Exhibitor Brochure and Application to Exhibit

Exhibitor & Sponsor Payment Form

Scientific Poster Presentations

FMDA is hosting its 22nd Annual Poster Session during the Best Care Practices Conference, Oct. 23-26, 2025. The first 10 applicants who are accepted by the review committee will receive complimentary registration to the 2025 conference (only one applicant per poster presentation will be considered).

Poster sessions provide an opportunity for physicians, pharmacists, advanced practice nurses, and physicians assistants to share the results of research, best practices, and outcomes with colleagues. The sessions are visual presentations using diagrams, charts, and figures. Poster presentations may be on any aspect of the following categories: clinical care, pharmacology of medicine, medical education, history of medicine, medical direction, medical care delivery, medical ethics, economics of medicine, and pediatric long-term care — and in any post-acute and long-term care setting.”

Product Theaters

Due to the success of previous years’ efforts, we are once again offering opportunities for interested organizations to hold non-CME/CPE/CE educational programs in conjunction with this annual program. We expect to attract more than 175 physicians, advance practice nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, directors of nursing, and other senior health care professionals seeking the latest in clinical and practice-oriented information.

Sign up today and host a Product Theater(s) to reach your customers directly, effectively, and affordably. Don’t miss this opportunity to provide a unique value-added service to key decision-makers in long-term care!

Hotel Reservations

FMDA has reserved a block of rooms at Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando, 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32819. The group rate is $219 single/double occupancy per night; discounted self-parking (50%) for all attendees over the dates of the program; complimentary Wi-Fi service; and no daily resort fee.

To make a reservation, please call Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando at (866) 996-6338, and mention you are attending FMDA – The Florida Society for PALTC Medicine / Best Care Practices conference. To guarantee rate and room availability, you must make your reservations no later than Sept. 20, 2025. This special group rate will be applicable three (3) days prior to and three (3) days following the main program dates, subject to availability. You may also reserve your hotel room by clicking the button below.

Hotel Reservations

Conference Schedule

* Preliminary schedule subject to change.

Thursday, October 23

TBD 

Friday, October 24

Saturday, October 25

Sunday, October 26

Testimonials

Marcia Gilkes, ARNP, GNP-BC
“Great conference this year as usual. A lot of new speakers with great information.”
Loxahatchee, FL

Jackie Hagman, APRN
“Great job – the time and energy put into organizing this conference is obvious.”
Valrico, FL

Jennifer Pandino, PharmD
“All presenters were excellent, well-prepared, knowledgeable, and provided good answers to questions.”
Wellington, FL

Ian Chua, MD
“Great job! Very useful conference to update my geriatrics knowledge!”
Orlando, FL

Laura Hardcastle, FNP, PMHNP
“Thank you for another super conference! So informative, timely, and relevant to our practice!”
Burlington, NC

David LeVine, MD, CMD
“Best Care Practice’s consistently addresses current topics and new regulations and programs that are essential to our PA & LTC practice.”
St. Petersburg, FL

Bernard Jasmin, MD, CMD
“Many thanks to all you do for a great and excellent conference year after year!”
Naples, FL

Dr. Joelle Simon, DO
“The meetings are great and very timely!”
Starke, FL

Klemen Ribic, MD
“Very well-organized venue, enjoyable surroundings – I feel like I did learn an immense amount of knowledge!”
Loxahatchee, FL

Marcia Gilkes, GNP-BC
“Thank you for another great conference!”
Loxahatchee, FL

Christine Holderman, ARNP
“I took off work as an RN to come for this. Best decision ever. Can’t wait to go next year!”
Orlando, FL

Maria R. Gonzalez, MD, FAAFP, CMD
“I like the meeting not only because of the great educational/up to date CME’s, but also the very positive atmosphere of like-minded people.”
Altamonte Springs, FL

Karen Jones, ARNP
“This conference enhances my knowledge base with education and tools to better my patient care!”
West Palm Beach, FL

Rebecca Staubs, ARNP
“As usual, each year it gets better! Dynamic and practical speakers and topics!”
Palm Harbor, FL

Katherine Stanley, ARNP-BC
“This conference is always well balanced and is very relevant to the type of care we deliver as clinicians.”
Milton, FL

Elizabeth Hames, DO
“This conference always provides the perfect blend of topic offerings – clinical, administrative, regulatory, and research. Speakers were well prepared and excited about their lecture content – as always, an outstanding program.”
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Don E. Adams III, MD
“Overall quality of presentations excellent!”
Piney Flats, TN

Leonard Hock, MD, DO, CMD, HMDC
“Great diverse topics – now keep it up!”
Orlando, FL

Karyn Preible, MD, CMD, FACP
“Great conference; hard to choose among the concurrent sessions… thank you!”
Fort Collins, CO

Joseph Ouslander, MD
“The meeting covered many topics of interest.”
Boca Raton, FL

Heidi Wold, APRN
“Outstanding conference – I moved away from Florida several years ago – I’m now doing business here and had to put this conference at the top of my list to attend.”
Fountain Hills, AZ

Michelle Lewis, APRN
“Best Care Practices has the right mix of clinical and administrative sessions!”
Cocoa, FL

Danielle Rogers, APRN-BC
“Excellent, composed, informative speakers!”
Tampa, FL

JoAnn Fisher, MSN, FNP-BC
“FMDA always does a terrific job of trying to have current/relevant topics and great speakers. “It has been a wonderful experience being involved with FMDA!”
Satellite Beach, FL