About the Conference
Conference Description
MEDA’s Conference 2026, our 31st, provides training in the medical, psychological, nutritional, social and cultural aspects of eating disorder treatment. The Conference will provide the latest treatment modality updates for eating disorder diagnostic criteria per the revised edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) and how this impacts people across all populations. The MEDA Conference 2026 will highlight various evidence-based treatment modalities, while working within a multidisciplinary team approach and educating providers about how to advocate for patient care across all populations. We organize the event to offer education to meet the needs of both highly experienced providers and those new to the field.
Who Is Invited?
MEDA’S Conference 2026 is for doctors, nurses, psychologists, mental health clinicians, social workers, dietitians, other healthcare professionals, students, and other professionals who focus on the treatment and care of patients with eating disorders and subclinical eating disorders. We organize the event to offer education to meet the needs of both highly experienced providers and those new to the field.
Conference App
We use the WHOVA app to sign up for sessions, see the agenda, speakers, ride sharing options, as well as connect with other attendees. The event is now published on WHOVA!
| Types | Single Day | Both Days |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird Registration (Ends March 27, 2026 at Midnight) | Thursday: $315 (6.5 CE)
Friday: $315 (6.5 CE) | $525 (13 CE) |
| Regular Registration (Available Through NOON ET April 29, 2026) | Thursday: $350 (6.5 CE)
Friday: $350 (6.5 CE) | $575 (13 CE) |
| Day of Rates | Thursday: $380 (6.5 CE)
Friday: $380 (6.5 CE) | $580 (13 CE) |
| Full Time Students | $175 | $300 |
Scholarships & Discounts
- Current MEDA Professional Members will be sent information on registration to receive their discount.
- Scholarships have been made available for BIPOC attendees through the MEDA Memorial Scholarship Fund. Interested, please email us at conference@medainc.org
- Some additional scholarships are available. Contact us at conference@medainc.org
Continuing Education Information
Continuing Education Information
Continuing Education Credit Hours:
Single-day (Thursday) registration: 6.5 continuing education credits.
Single-day (Friday) registration: 6.5 continuing education credits.
Full Conference (two-day registration): 13 continuing education credits
Please note: It is the participant’s responsibility to check with their individual state boards to verify CE requirements for their state.
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association INC. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Amedco Joint Accreditation Provider Number: 4008163
Professions in scope for this activity are listed below.
Physicians:
Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity
Nurses:
Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 13.00 ANCC contact hours.
Psychologists:
This course is co-sponsored by Amedco and Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association INC. Amedco is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Amedco maintains responsibility for this program and content. Maximum of 13.00 hours.
– The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Psychologists/Counselors: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, NC, ND, NH, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY
– MA: Accepts APA for all classes of psychology license.
– MI: Accepts courses from APA for Psychologists. No general CE requirement for Counselors.
– OK: Accepts APA credit for live, in-person activities but not for ethics and/or online courses.
– The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for MFTs: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, ME, MO, NE, NC,NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WDC, WI, WY
– AL MFTs: Credits authorized by NBCC or any other state licensing agency will be accepted.
– MA MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review.
– MI MFTs: There are no CE requirements for MFTs in MI.
– The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Addictions Professionals: AK, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY (held outside NY ONLY), OK*, OR, SC, UT, WA, WI, WY
– The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Social Workers: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, ME, MN, MO, NE, NH, NM, OR, PA, VT, WI, WY
Mental Health Counselors:
For MA Mental Health Counselors – The program has been approved by the MaMHCA MCEAP Authorization 26-2155
For other states see Pyschologists above or Social Workers below.
Social Workers:
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Amedco is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Amedco maintains responsibility for this course. ASWB Content Level: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Social workers completing this course receive up to 13.00 continuing education credits.
The following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for Social Workers: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NJ, NV, OH, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV*, WY
– OK: Accepts ASWB ACE for live, in-person activities but not for ethics and/or online courses.
– WV: Accepts ASWB ACE unless activity is held live in West Virginia.
– The following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for Counselors: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA (LEP ONLY), MD, ME, MO, ND, NE, NM, NH, NV, OK*, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY
– MI: No CE requirement for licensed counselors.
– The following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for MFTs: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, ME, MO, NC, NE, NH, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY
– AL MFTs: Credits authorized by NBCC or any other state licensing agency will be accepted.
– MA MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review.
– MI: No CE for requirement for licensed MFTs.
– The following state boards accept ASWB ACE credit for Addictions Professionals: AK, CA, CO, CT, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MO, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SC, WA, WI, WV, WY
Dietitians
Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 13.00 CPEU.
New York Social Workers
Amedco SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved
provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0115. 13.00 credit hours.
New York Mental Health Counselors
Amedco is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved
provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0061. 13.00 credit hours
Conference Learning Objectives
Conference Objectives
At the end of the program participants will be able to:
- Implement diverse insights and ideas to deepen their understanding of the complexities of eating disorders.
- Apply new knowledge and strategies to treat and heal eating disorders.
- Employ critical thinking skills by engaging with multiple, diverse perspectives to treat and heal eating disorders.
PLEASE NOTE: Session specific learning objectives and be found by going to the Conference Agenda and clicking on the Session Titles.
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Hotel Accommodations & Transportation
Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center (formerly the Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center): 1657 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01701
MEDA Conference Room Block: 189.00 USD per night – If the MEDA Room Block is full, consider booking your stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites or the TownePlace Suites which are all connected to the Renaissance via the ground floor. Please call the hotel directly if you have any issues.
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
Ride Share (Lyft / Uber) From Logan Airport to Hotel Approximate Price Range: $62 – 75
Logan Express $9 each way Logan Airport to Framingham Logan Express. Ride Share (Lyft/Uber) from Logan Express to Hotel Approximate Price Range: $20 -25
Commuter Rail from Boston (South Station) to Southborough (closer to the hotel than the Framingham stop) Approximate Price $10 Ride Share (Lyft/Uber) from Southborough to Hotel Approximate Price: $15
Ridesharing Group in WHOVA APP
Knights Limo Shared van for up to 10 people – Rates vary depending on number of passengers
Organizational Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Conference Sponsors
Education Sponsors
Hope Sponsors
Inspiration Sponsors
Recovery Sponsors
Friends
Interested in Becoming a Conference Sponsor?
Contact us at conference@medainc.org with any questions.
If you are interested in paying by check please email us at conference@medainc.org and we can send you an invoice.
We hope to see you on April 30th and May 1st!!







































