2026 OHSU Running Medicine Symposium

When
Saturday, September 19, 2026
7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PDT
Where
2730 S. Moody Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
Contact Information

Registration and fees

  • $100, CME included
  • $50, no CME included
  • $25 for students (must use your school email address to register)

Fees include course materials, breakfast, lunch and breaks. CME is only provided for those that sign up for CME. Refunds available anytime before Aug. 1.

Early registration is encouraged since enrollment will be limited.

Learning objectives

  1. Identify common musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and metabolic conditions affecting runners and apply evidence based strategies for prevention and treatment.
  2. Evaluate the role nutrition, energy availability, and recovery play in supporting runner health, injury prevention and athletic performance.
  3. Discuss multidisciplinary strategies to enhance running performance while reducing injury and health risks.
  4. Integrate rehabilitation and biomechanics approaches to optimize recovery and facilitate safe return to running following injury.

Credit

OHSU School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accreditation

Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Agenda

7-7:50 a.m.
Registration and breakfast

7:50-8 a.m.
Opening remarks
David Rutlen, Ryan Norton

8-9 a.m. 
"Big pictures and the details that matter - Navigating the complexity of chronic tendon pain thru a diverse loading and movement approach"
Matt Walsh

9-9:45 a.m.
“Optimizing Bone Health for Female Athletes”
Linda Lester

9:45-10 a.m.
Break

10-11 a.m.
“Running Shoes” 
Alexandra Bray

11 a.m.-12 p.m. 
“Coaching & Performance”
Panel: Andrew Bumbalough, Keely Henninger, Alice Schmidt Kehaya, Lainie Yarris

12-1 p.m.
Lunch

1-2:15 p.m.
"Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise & Wearable Devices for Health and Fitness Monitoring" 
Bradley Petek, Francis Phan

2:15-3:15 p.m.
“Fuel Your Fire: Nutrition to Enhance Your Race Performance & Health”
Shira Evans

3:15-5 p.m.
Group Run
Chante Larlee, PT, DPT, OCS

Speakers

  • Alexandra Bray, M.D., CAQSM, Assistant Professor, OHSU Family Medicine, Sports Medicine
  • Andrew Bumbalough, former professional athlete, running coach, footwear product expert
  • Shira Evans, M.S., RD, CSSD, LD, Shira Evans Nutrition
  • Keely Henninger, OHSU Medical Student
    • Professional Trail Runner, Coach, Host of the “Trail Society” podcast
  • Linda Lester, M.D., Associate Professor OHSU Endocrinology, Diabetes and Clinical Nutrition
  • Ryan Norton, D.O., Assistant Professor, OHSU Family Medicine, Medical Director OHSU Sports Medicine
  • Bradley Petek, M.D., FACC, Assistant Professor, OHSU Cardiology, Director, Sports Cardiology Program
  • Francis Phan, M.D., Assistant Professor, OHSU Cardiology
  • David Rutlen, M.D., Professor Emeritus, OHSU Cardiology
  • Alice Schmidt Kehaya, M.D., Internal Medicine, Portland VA
    • Two-time Olympian, Team USA
  • Matt Walsh, BSc. PT (aus). Sports physiotherapy, Sports Lab PDX
  • Lainie Yarris, M.D., MCR, Professor, OHSU Emergency Medicine
    • Ultrarunner & Coach

Audience

  • Internal medicine
  • Family medicine
  • Physical therapists
  • Occupational therapists
  • Athletic trainers
  • Allied health professionals 
  • Running community