Pacific Northwest Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology

2023 Pacific Northwest Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Join us for the 48th Annual Pacific Northwest Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

OHSU faculty and invited experts will share their expertise on relevant, emerging topics and clinical practice updates in obstetrics and gynecology.

When

November 7-8, 2024

Where

Sentinel Hotel
614 SW 11th Ave., Portland, OR 97205

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.

Frequently asked questions

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 can I contact with other questions?

Reach out to pnwupdate@ohsu.edu.

2023 conference schedule and speakers

Thursday, October 26

7:00 – 7:45 Check-in | Breakfast and visit exhibitors
7:45 – 8:00 Welcome
8:00 – 8:40 Panel: Rapidly changing world of genetic testing: Who, what, when, where and how??? 

  • 8:00 – 8:20 Rh screening in 1st trimester: Updated guidelines and evidence for shared decision making with patient presenting for miscarriage or abortion – Abby Liberty, M.D., M.S.PH 
  • 8:20 – 8:40 Role of genetic counselors in the OB care team; Care standards for aneuploidy and carrier screening – Lauren Turner, M.S., LCGC 
  • 8:40 – 9:00 Complex prenatal screening and diagnostic testing – Allison Allen, M.D.
  • 9:00 – 9:20 - Reproductive genetics: Infertility, RPL and PGT – Sacha Ann Krieg, M.D., Ph.D.
  • 9:20 – 9:40 – Q&A 

9:40 – 10:00 Morning break

10:10 – 11:10 Keynote: Medicaid and maternal health: Structural determinants of health inequities – Maria I. Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H10:10 – 11:10 Endometriosis: A spirited debate about management strategies – Shanti Mohlig, M.D. and Amanda Ecker, M.D. 

12:10 – 1:30 Lunch roundtables

1:30 – 2:30 Keynote: Bowel disorders in women – Sarah Diamond, M.D. 

2:30 – 2:40 Afternoon break 1

2:40 – 3:10 Afternoon breakouts: Session 1 

  • Intrapartum infections – Adam Crosland, M.D., MPH, FACOG  
  • Intersection of perinatal substance use and mental health – Kristen Mackiewicz Seghete, Ph.D., PMH-C 
  • Hidrandenitis suppurativa – Adrienne Bonham, M.D. 

3:10 – 3:40 Afternoon break 2

3:40 – 4:10 Afternoon breakouts: Session 2 

  • Psychosocial aspects of infertility and assisted reproductive technology – Teni Davoudian, Ph.D, ABPP 
  • Birth plans: Harmful or helpful? – Olivia Kroening-Roche, CNM and Kensie Blodgett, B.S.N., RN, CLC 
  • Vulvar complaints: Common presentations and when to refer to a vulvar specialist – Amie Leaverton, M.D. 

3:10 – 3:40 Afternoon break 3

3:40 – 4:10 Afternoon breakouts: Session 3 

  • Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder? From HSDD to Female Interest and Arousal Disorder (FSIAD) – Catherine Polan Orzech, M.A., LFMT  
  • Dates, teas and pumps: Exploring the evidence of cervical ripening strategies – Michele Megregian, Ph.D., CNM, FACNM 
  • Cervical cancer screening guidelines 2023: Recommendations for specific situations – Emily Griffin, M.D. 

3:10 – 3:40 Conference reception – Fortune 

Friday, October 27

7:00 – 7:45 Check in | Breakfast and visit exhibitors - Renaissance Room 

7:45 – 8:00 Welcome - Grand Ballroom 

8:00 – 9:20 Panel: Deciphering pelvic conditions 

  • 8:00 – 8:20 Pelvic floor PT – The role in prevention and treatment – Whitney Leipzig, PT, DPT 
  • 8:20 – 8:40 Pelvic floor prolapse (prevention and treatment) – Ian Fields, M.D., MCR
  • 8:40 – 9:00 Chronic pelvic pain – Taking control of a complex diagnosis – Jackie Wong, M.D., MSCR, FACOG 
  • 9:00 – 9:20 – Q&A 

9:20 – 9:50 Morning break

9:50 – 11:45 Hot Topic: Care continues postpartum 

  • 9:50 – 10:20 The first 12 months: Extending postpartum care – Irina Rozin Cassimatis, M.D., M.Sc. 
  • 10:20 – 10:50 Perinatal and postpartum hypertension management – Kathleen Brookfield, M.D., Ph.D, M.P.H.
  • 10:50 – 11:20 Collaborative care: An integrated behavioral health model for treating anxiety and depression in the postpartum period and beyond – Liz Shih, M.D. 
  • 11:20 – 11:45 – Q&A 

11:45 – 1:15 Lunch Talk: State of the Science: Case studies in uterine cancer – Jenna Emerson, M.D. 

1:15 – 2:15 Plenary Talk: Thyroid in pregnancy: The Goldilocks principle – Christina S. Han, M.D. 

2:15 – 2:45 Afternoon break 1 

2:45 – 3:15 Afternoon breakouts: Session 1 

  • Recurrent pregnancy loss – Sasha Krieg, M.D., Ph.D. 
  • Cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy: A practical guide to diagnosis and management – Jessica Reid, M.D., MCR 
  • Bladder pain syndrome – Lauren Nicola-Ducey, M.D.

3:15 – 3:30 Afternoon break 2

3:30 – 4:00 Afternoon breakouts: Session 2 

  • Primary ovarian insufficiency - Elizabeth Rubin, M.D., MCR
  • Reproductive health care in the post-Roe era: An update - Shaalini Ramanadhan, M.D., MCR

Registration

Check back for registration once available.

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.