2026 Infectious Diseases for the Non-Specialist
Course description
The overall objective of this activity is to prevent, accurately diagnose, and optimally treat infectious diseases.
Participants will also learn about new antibiotics and other therapeutic agents, updated practice guidelines, and strategies for prevention of infections, including the latest vaccine recommendations.
Case-based discussions and ample time for questions will supplement large group presentations. Participants will be able to immediately implement what they learn into their practices so that patient outcomes improve.
Conference date
April 10. 2026
Conference location
Best Western Inn @ Hood River - Hood River, Oregon
Target audience
Internists, family medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants
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Schedule
Friday, April 10
8:00 Antibiotics - Bugs and Drugs - James Lewis, PharmD
8:35 UTI's - Erin Bonura, MD
9:10 Infections in Pregnancy - Jina Makadia, MD
9:45 Panel/Questions & Answers
10:15 BREAK
10:30 Vaccine Panel - Paul Cieslak, MD
12:00 LUNCH
1:00 STI's - Christopher Evans, MD, MPH
1:35 Harm Reduction / Street Medicine - Kathleen Young, RN
2:10 Panel/Questions & Answers
2:30 BREAK
2:45 Dermatology - Jesse Keller, MD
3:20 Latent TB - Chandler Church, MD
3:55 Panel/Questions & Answers
4:15 ADJOURN
Fees
Course Fees
Before March 30 - $185
On or after March 30 - $185
Cancellation policy
To help meet administrative costs, a $35.00 service charge will be assessed on all refund requests received by March 30, 2026; no refunds can be issued after that date. Please email cme@ohsu.edu if you need to cancel your registration.
Credit and MOC
American Medical Association
Accreditation
OHSU School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Maintenance of Certification
ABIM
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 6.75 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity.
Pharmacology hours
This educational activity contains 1.75 hours of pharmacology instruction.
Contact
Questions?
E-mail: cme@ohsu.edu
If you have a disability and require assistance to participate in the conference, please contact the Division of Continuing Professional Development as soon as possible, but no later than 20 business days prior to the conference.