Description

The 2026 AAFCP Annual Meeting is a premier professional gathering for FertilityCare practitioners, medical consultants, educators, and collaborators dedicated to the Creighton Model FertilityCare System and NaProTECHNOLOGY. It serves as a vital opportunity to celebrate 50 years of groundbreaking advancements in natural fertility regulation and reproductive medicine, while fostering education, clinical excellence, research dialogue, ethical practice, and faith-integrated women’s health care. The multi-day event in Fort Wayne brings together our community for professional development, networking, and renewed commitment to building a culture of life through morally aligned, evidence-based approaches to fertility and gynecologic care.

Highlight Events

Thursday, July 23

• 11:15am–12:45pm (Jefferson BC): Creighton Model Q&A Panel (Medical Consultants) Panelist: Teresa Hilgers, MD – Issues & applications of CrMS/NaProTECHNOLOGY in women’s health.

Friday, July 24

• 9:00–10:00am: Perimenopause & CrMS/NaProTECHNOLOGY (Stephanie Grosvenor, DO).
• 2:00–3:00pm: Science & Research Forum – NaProTECHNOLOGY ethics, standards & biomarkers (Francis Achebe, MD).

Saturday, July 25

• 9:00–11:00am (A.W. Ballroom B): 50 Years of CrMS – History, current services & infrastructure (Susan K. Hilgers with K. Diane Daly).
• 11:15am–12:15pm: Scientific Advancements in Human Fertility (50-year review, biological valve, CrMS updates) – Thomas Hilgers.
• 2:00–3:00pm: Comparing Emerging Models vs. NaProTECHNOLOGY – Teresa Hilgers, MD.
• 3:00–4:00pm: Healthy Men & Families – CrMS/NaPro role for men – Stephen J. Hilgers, MD.
• 6:30–10:00pm: Closing Banquet & Awards.