# Event Details - **Event Name**: 100th Michigan State Medical Society Alliance Annual Meeting - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 12:15 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Be part of Michigan medical history. Together, let’s honor the past and inspire the future.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1f7743e0-2af5-11f1-a581-45e86578738b-rimg-w1200-h665-dcd9e8f1-gmir.jpg The 100th Michigan State Medical Society Alliance Annual MeetingDate: May 29-31, 2026Location:Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MIJoin our medical family on Mackinac Island for the Alliance’s Centennial Celebration! Activities are planned for the entire family with opportunities to connect with friends while “getting to know” Mackinaw Island, the historic Grand Hotel and our 100-year old organization!Our engaging lineup of community leaders will speak about public health issues and uplifting access to medical education. Our keynote session will provide insight on how to build healthier tech habits with a complimentary copy of the book Childhood Unplugged . If you are attending virtually or would like to read the book in advance, a shipping option is offered.Our efficient schedule hopes to bring a compact session of learning and engagement couched by flexible opportunities to connect with your medical family and explore the island!Finally, thanks to the generous support of the MSMS Foundation, participating physicians will be offered CME credit for their participation— so bring the whole family along! Special thanks to our event sponsors! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/1fba6760-2af5-11f1-9b1c-635517f572f6-rimg-w1200-h523-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/1fecc200-2af5-11f1-9b1c-635517f572f6-rimg-w1200-h571-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2040fc80-2af5-11f1-9b1c-635517f572f6-rimg-w1200-h326-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/2087a270-2af5-11f1-a0d0-a9bcd7e94ad5-rimg-w1200-h665-dc2e301a-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/20bda690-2af5-11f1-9b1c-635517f572f6-rimg-w740-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Tentative AgendaFriday, May 29 Agenda🕑: 01:30 PM - 04:00 PMRegistration & Check-InInfo: Look for the Registration Table close to the Lobby Check-in Desk🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMHappy Hour on the Grand Hotel Porch (Cash Bar & Light Hors d'Oeuvres)Host: Hotel HistorianInfo: Drink ticket provided for Caroline Bartlett Crane Society Members, History of Dr. William Beaumont & Mackinac Island and Group Photo 🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PMWelcome Remarks by Embarina Betzle, MSMSA PresidentInfo: Grand Hotel Porch🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PMDinner - Main Dinning Room🕑: 09:00 PMDancingInfo: Terrace Ballroom🕑: 09:30 PM - 10:30 PMBook Club Discussion: "Childhood Unplugged" by Katherine MartinkoHost: Katherine MartinkoSaturday, May 30 Agenda🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:15 AMBreakfast for Attendees Info: Main Dining Room🕑: 08:15 AM - 09:45 AMFormal Opening of the 100th MSMSA Annual MeetingInfo: Brighton Pavilion🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AMBreak🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMStronger Connections, Healthier Tech HabitsHost: Katherine MartinkoInfo: Please welcome author Katherine Martinko (Childhood Unplugged, The Analog Family Substack, Hold the Phone, coming November 2026) for a practical session on fostering children's healthy development in a digital world. Katherine will explore the effects of excessive screen use on children's mental health and well-being, offering guidelines and practical strategies for caregivers to set clear, healthy technology boundaries and emphasize face-to-face connections and independence. Caregivers will learn: • Practical approaches for setting screen time limits • Ways to support face to face interaction and meaningful connection • Tools for talking with children about technology using simple, supportive scripts This session provides clear guidance and actionable skills to promote balance, resilience, and stronger family connections in the digital age.🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:30 PMLunch on your own🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PMPublic Health PresentationHost: William Nettleton, MD, MPH🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PMThe ABLE Program as a Model for Access to Medical Education at Michigan State Host: Wanda Lipscomb, PhDInfo: Explain the land-grant mission of Michigan State University and it how it forms the College of Human Medicine (CHM) commitment to accessible, community-based medical education. Describe CHM's mission and education philosophy, emphasizing service to Michigan's diverse and underserved populations. Identify key pathways to medical education access at CHM, including the Early Assurance Program (EAP) and the Advanced Baccalaureate Learning Experience (ABLE). Analyze the structure and design of the ABLE Program as a national model for promoting diversity, academic readiness, and equitable opportunity in medical admissions. Discuss the measurable outcome sand long-term impact of the ABLE Program on physician diversity, community health, and equity in medical education. Recognize the roles of membership, academic support, and individualized learning as essential strategies as essential strategies in improving retention and success for students. Evaluate the replicability of the ABLE Program.🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PMHappy Hour in the Secret GardenHost: Hotel GardnerInfo: Come for fun information about property at the Grand Hotel.🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PMDinner - Main Dining RoomInfo: Dress code...🕑: 09:00 PM - 03:30 PMDance ContestInfo: Terrace BallroomSunday, May 31 Agenda🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AMBreakfast Info: Main Dining Room🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AMMSMSA Annual Session - Unfinished BusinessInfo: Headquarters: Capitol Club🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AMZoom Call with Senator Elissa SlotkinInfo: Headquarters: Capitol Club🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMAnnouncements, Raffle Winners & Check OutInfo: Headquarters: Capitol Club🕑: 11:00 AMEnjoy the Island! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mackinac-island/100th-michigan-state-medical-society-alliance-annual-meeting/100001985402135232 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, Meetups, Art, Contests, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 135.23, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Mackinac Island - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Grand Hotel - **lat**: 45.851135 - **long**: -84.626205 - **full address**: Grand Hotel, 286 Grand Avenue, Mackinac Island, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 100th Michigan State Medical Society Alliance Annual Meeting - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6c7355b9215b16a16605bf91d06757636470a962b215c026effbea38b3625016-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1774736780 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 100th Michigan State Medical Society Alliance Annual Meeting being held? - **A:** 100th Michigan State Medical Society Alliance Annual Meeting takes place on Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 12:15 pm at Grand Hotel, 286 Grand Avenue, Mackinac Island, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 100th Michigan State Medical Society Alliance Annual Meeting? - **A:** Ticket prices for 100th Michigan State Medical Society Alliance Annual Meeting range from USD 5 to USD 135 depending on the ticket type. 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