Pacific Northwest Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology
50th Annual Pacific Northwest Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology
When
November 5 - 6, 2026
Where
Sentinel Hotel
614 SW 11th Ave., Portland, OR 97205
Or virtual
Who should attend?
This update is for attendees who deliver care in obstetrics, gynecology, family medicine and primary care, including family nurse practitioners, nurse midwives and other medical professionals.
Schedule
Thursday, November 5, 2026
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. | Check-in and breakfast | |
| 7:45 – 8:00 a.m. | Welcome | |
| 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Keynote | Preconception obesity treatment options: Optimizing maternal-fetal health | Jonathan Q. Purnell, M.D., FTOS |
| 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. | Break | |
| 9:15 – 10:55 a.m. | Panel | Preventative health strategies in reproductively aged women | |
| 9:15 – 9:35 a.m. | Preventive care, specifically in cancer risk reduction in young people (colon, etc.) | Moira Ray, M.D. |
| 9:35 – 9:55 a.m. | Polycystic ovarian syndrome | Jaclynne Hedge, M.D. |
| 9:55 – 10:15 a.m. | Hypertension management in pregnancy and beyond | Kathleen Brookfield, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. |
| 10:15 – 10:35 a.m. | From pregnancy to primary care – making the postpartum transition | Leah Baruch, M.D. |
| 10:35 – 10:55 a.m. | Q&A | |
| 10:55 – 11:15 a.m. | Break | |
| 11:15 – 12:15 p.m. | Plenary | ARRIVE debate/panel | Amy Hermesch, M.D., Ph.D.; Rebecca Thompson, M.D.; Michele Megregian, Ph.D., CNM, FACNM; and Rebecca Sonderlind Rice, D.N.P, CNM, FNP |
| 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch | |
| 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Plenary | Updated guidance on intraamniotic infection and sepsis | Irina Cassimatis, M.D., M.Sc.; Katie Lyons, M.D. |
| 2:30 – 2:45 p.m. | Break |
Thursday breakouts
Breakout 1 | Menopause Workshop
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. | Part 1 | Menopause workshop: Basics of prescribing menopausal hormone therapy | Emily Griffin, M.D., MSCP; Catherine Leclair, M.D., MSCP |
| 3:15 – 3:30 p.m. | Break | |
| 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. | Part 2 | Menopause workshop: Manipulating the basics to meet patient needs | Emily Griffin, M.D., MSCP; Catherine Leclair, M.D., MSCP |
| 4:00 – 4:15 p.m. | Break | |
| 4:15 – 4:45 p.m. | Part 3 | Menopause workshop: When not to prescribe menopausal hormone therapy | Emily Griffin, M.D., MSCP; Catherine Leclair, M.D., MSCP; Katie Bensching, M.D. |
Breakout 2 | Repro Psych
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. | Group therapy for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders | Mariel Berry, LCSW; Jessica Beeghly, Psy.D |
| 3:15 – 3:30 p.m. | Break | |
| 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. | Oh no, Postpartum Psychosis: Assessment, treatment and resources | Eva Mathews, M.D., M.P.H. |
| 4:00 – 4:15 p.m. | Break | |
| 4:15 – 4:45 p.m. | Treatment of PMDD | Aru Headrick, M.D., Ph.D. |
Breakout 3 | MFM
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. | What are we waiting for? Treatment of chronic Hepatitis C Virus in pregnant and chestfeeding adults | Jane Babiarz, M.D. |
| 3:15 – 3:30 p.m. | Break | |
| 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. | Skin changes in pregnancy: What to expect | Erin Foster, M.D. Ph.D. |
| 4:00 – 4:15 p.m. | Break | |
| 4:15 – 4:45 p.m. | Updates on cholestasis of pregnancy (MFM) | Sonya Fabricant, M.D. |
Friday, November 6, 2026
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. | Check-in and breakfast | |
| 7:45 – 8:00 a.m. | Welcome | |
| 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Plenary | Fetal monitoring in the second stage: Practices and pitfalls | Aaron B. Caughey, M.D., M.P.H., M.P.P., Ph.D. |
| 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. | Break | |
| 9:15 – 10:30 a.m. | Breakouts | |
| 10:30 – 10:50 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:50 a.m.– 12:20 p.m. | Lunch talk | Lunch & learn: Interactive fetal strip review | Aaron Caughey, M.D., M.P.P., M.P.H., Ph.D.; Fei Cai, M.D.; Rebecca L. Thompson, M.D.; Irina Cassimatis, M.D. M.Sc., FACOG; Abby Furukawa, M.D.; and Michelle Turney, M.N., CNM |
| 12:20 – 12:35 p.m. | Break | |
| 12:35 – 1:55 p.m. | Panel | Vulvas and Vaginas | |
| 12:35 – 12:55 p.m. | Vaginitis/vaginosis update: Who to treat? What to treat? | Amie Leaverton, M.D. |
| 12:55– 1:15 p.m. | HPV updates | Katelin McDilda, M.D., M.P.H.; Nicole Martin, M.D. |
| 1:15 – 1:35 p.m. | Diagnosis and management of Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia: What’s new? | Amanda Compadre, M.D. |
| 1:35 – 1:55 p.m. | Q&A | |
| 1:55 – 2:25 p.m. | Break | |
| 2:25 – 4:00 p.m. | Hot topic | REI hot topics | |
| 2:25 – 2:50 p.m. | Egg freezing | Sanjana Kulkarni, M.D. |
| 2:50 – 3:15 p.m. | Direct to consumer products | Jessica Cheung, M.D. |
| 3:15 – 3:40 p.m. | Clinical use of ovarian reserve testing | Molly Kornfield, M.D. |
| 3:40 – 4:00 p.m. | Q&A |
Friday breakouts
Breakout 1 | CFP
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. | Part 1 | Beyond the basics: Mastering IUD techniques, tips, and pain management | Lisa Bayer, M.D., M.P.H.; Jessica Reid, M.D., M.C.R.; Megan Fuerst, M.D., M.P.H. |
| 9:45 – 10:00 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. | Part 2 (hands-on) | Beyond the basics: Mastering IUD techniques, tips, and pain management | Lisa Bayer, M.D., M.P.H., Jessica Reid, M.D., M.C.R.; Megan Fuerst, M.D., M.P.H. |
Breakout 2 | Babies babies babies
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. | Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy | Brian Scottoline, M.D., Ph.D. |
| 9:45 – 10:00 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. | A stroke of controversy: Navigating umbilical cord milking under the updated NRP guidelines | Alyssa R. Hersh, M.D., M.P.H. |
Breakout 3 | Labor and Delivery topics
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. | Delayed pushing and other dilemmas related to parturition | Tom Gregory, M.D. |
| 9:45 – 10:00 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. | Clinical anesthesia pearls | Mike Benson, M.D., M.A. |
Fees
OHSU
| Attendee | Type | Regular fee | Early-bird fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians | Two days | $350.00 | $300.00 |
| Physicians | One Day | $300.00 | $250.00 |
| Physicians | Virtual Only | $250.00 | $200.00 |
| Advanced Practice Providers (CNPs, CNMs, PAs CRNA, etc.) | Two days | $300.00 | $250.00 |
| Advanced Practice Providers (CNPs, CNMs, PAs CRNA, etc.) | One Day | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Advanced Practice Providers (CNPs, CNMs, PAs CRNA, etc.) | Virtual Only | $200.00 | $150.00 |
| Other Health Professionals (RNs, MAs, PAS, managers, etc.) | Two days | $200.00 | $150.00 |
| Other Health Professionals (RNs, MAs, PAS, managers, etc.) | One Day | $150.00 | $100.00 |
| Other Health Professionals (RNs, MAs, PAS, managers, etc.) | Virtual Only | $100.00 | $50.00 |
Non-OHSU
| Attendee | Type | Regular fee | Early-bird fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians | Two Days | $625.00 | $550.00 |
| Physicians | One Day | $575.00 | $500.00 |
| Physicians | Virtual Only | $525.00 | $450.00 |
| Advanced Practice Providers (CNPs, CNMs, PAs CRNA, etc.) | Two Days | $525.00 | $475.00 |
| Advanced Practice Providers (CNPs, CNMs, PAs CRNA, etc.) | One Day | $475.00 | $425.00 |
| Advanced Practice Providers (CNPs, CNMs, PAs CRNA, etc.) | Virtual Only | $425.00 | $375.00 |
| Other Health Professionals (RNs, MAs, PAS, managers, etc.) | Two Days | $425.00 | $375.00 |
| Other Health Professionals (RNs, MAs, PAS, managers, etc.) | One Day | $375.00 | $325.00 |
| Other Health Professionals (RNs, MAs, PAS, managers, etc.) | Virtual Only | $325.00 | $275.00 |
| Trainees | Two Days | $250.00 | $225.00 |
| Trainees | One Day | $200.00 | $175.00 |
| Trainees | Virtual Only | $150.00 | $125.00 |
CME
CME
Important Dates:
CME certificates will be issued mid-December 2026.
Accreditation
The School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine designates this Other activity (live and asynchronous) for a maximum of xx.xx AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
FAQs
FAQs
Where do I stay?
Check room availability at Sentinel on the hotel's web site.
What transit options are available?
The following bus lines serve the hotel: 12, 14, 15, 19, 20, 35, 44, 54 and 9.
The blue, red and green lightrail lines have stops just outside the hotel.
Where do I park?
The Sentinel is located at 614 SW 11th Ave., Portland OR 97205. There is no free parking. There are many lots nearby, including a SmartPark at 10th and Yamhill (730 SW 10th Ave).
Do you offer refunds?
Refunds are not available for this conference.
Do you provide food during the conference?
Breakfast and lunch are provided both conference days with paid registration. Tea, water and coffee are available throughout the conference.
Who will have access to recorded content?
Two-day and one-day attendees will receive access to streamed and recorded content.
Who can I contact with other questions?
Send an email to pnwupdate@ohsu.edu.
Contact
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Diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism at OHSU
OHSU School of Medicine seeks a learning environment where all presentations, interactions, and conversations are respectful, harassment-free and provide a discrimination-free environment for all learners, faculty, residents, fellows, staff and others in attendance. All presenters are asked to honor OHSU SOM’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and anti-racism.
- Mission, Vision, and Values of the School of Medicine DEI & Anti-Racism Strategic Action Plan.
- OHSU Inclusive Language Guide