Cardiology for the Primary Care Provider Conference

Location

Salishan Coastal Lodge
Gleneden Beach, OR 97388

Course objectives

This annual course is designed to provide education on state-of-the-art evaluation and management of patients with (or at risk of) cardiovascular disease. Educational formats include didactic lectures, interactive small group sessions, case-based learning, and an ECG round table.

We are particularly thrilled to announce that this year, we will feature two residents who will present four challenging "Stump the Professor" cases during our innovative interactive breakout sessions. These cases will encourage active participation and critical thinking among all attendees.

The schedule spans three half-day sessions, providing participants with ample opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and cultivate professional relationships. In addition to the rich educational experience, attendees will have the chance to unwind and appreciate the stunning natural beauty of the Oregon Coast, fostering a perfect blend of learning and leisure.

Credit

12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

NCPD: This activity is in the process of obtaining NCPD contact hours through the OHSU Approved Provider Unit; additional details will be shared as they become available.

Event information

Register for the conference

This year's conference will take place from October 23-25, 2026.

Register to attend
Register as an exhibitor

Contact

KCVI CME Office
kcvicme@ohsu.edu

Who should attend?

  • Family physicians
  • Internists
  • Naturopaths
  • Nurses
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Physician assistants

Schedule

48th Annual Salishan Conference: Cardiology for the Primary Care Provider

Please note: Session topics, speakers, and schedule times are confirmed. Presentation titles may be revised as faculty finalize their presentations. The keynote speaker and keynote lecture topic are currently being finalized and will be announced once confirmed.

Friday, October 23, 2026

12 p.m. Registration and Lunch
1:10 p.m. Welcome
1:15 p.m. Interpreting CVD Testing Results by Evan Shalen
1:45 p.m. Q&A
2 p.m. Under Pressure: Risks, Challenges, and Strategies for Managing Hard-to-Control Hypertension by Bruce Warden
2:30 p.m. Q&A
2:45 p.m. Cardiac Conditions in Pregnancy by Lidija McGrath
3:15 p.m. Q&A
3:30 p.m. Management of Valvular Disease for the Primary Care Provider by North Noelck
4 p.m. Q&A
4:15 p.m. Cocktail Reception
5 p.m. Dinner Seating Begins
5:45 p.m. Motorcycles and the Myocardium: The Need for Collaborative Vigilance of Patients with Chronic Ventricular Dysfunction by Craig Broberg
6:15 p.m. Q&A
6:30 p.m. Adjourn

Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:30 a.m. Check-In and Breakfast
7:55 a.m. Welcome
8 a.m. Breakout Session #1: Residents - Stump the Professor by David Zepeda & Annslee Lowe
9 a.m. ECG Roundtable Session by Nate McConkey
9:30 a.m. Q&A
9:45 a.m. Atrial Fibrillation Ablation - What to Expect Before, During, and After a Referral for Ablation by Nate McConkey
10:15 a.m. Q&A
10:30 a.m. Consults and Coffee
11 a.m. POTS: Overview, Management, and Clinical Pearls by Kara San Joaquin
11:30 a.m. Q&A
11:45 a.m. Lipids in Women: Time for a Paradigm Shift by Ishak Elkhal
12:15 p.m. Q&A
12:30 p.m. Current Dietary Guidelines: From Pyramid to Plate and Back Again by Tracy Severson
1 p.m. Q&A
1:15 p.m. Adjourn

Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:30 a.m Check-In and Breakfast
7:55 a.m. Welcome
8 a.m. Breakout Session #2: Residents - Stump the Professor by David Zepeda
9 a.m. Heart Failure GDMT For Dummies by Conrad Macon
9:30 a.m. Q&A
9:45 a.m. Consults and Coffee
10:15 a.m. HFpEF by Ignacio Zepeda
10:45 a.m. Q&A
11 a.m. Surgical Management of Aortopathies in Adults​ by Stacey Chen
11:30 a.m. Q&A
12 p.m.  Conference Adjourns

Accommodations

Online

The link below includes the group booking code and special conference rate, with the conference dates automatically populated. If you plan to arrive on the day of the conference rather than the night before, please adjust your arrival date from October 22 to October 23 when making your reservation. The deadline to book using the booking link is October 2.

Make a reservation at the Salishan Coastal Lodge

By phone

You can also make reservations by phone by calling the Salishan Coastal Lodge Group Reservation Department at 541-764-3600 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and identifying yourself as a participant in this event to receive the special rates quoted.

  • Press #1 for Lodging Reservations
  • Then, press #2 for Designated Group Reservations

Exhibitors

We welcome all those who are open to exhibitor opportunities. Please email kcvicme@ohsu.edu with inquiries.