Pacific Northwest Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology

2023 Pacific Northwest Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology

49th Annual Pacific Northwest Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology

When

Nov. 13-14, 2025

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.

Registration information

  • Registration opens: June 16, 2025
  • Early bird pricing ends: Aug. 17, 2025
  • In-person registration closes: Nov. 6, 2025; 5 p.m. PT
  • Virtual registration closes: Nov. 14, 2025; 5 p.m. PT

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Time Topic Speaker
7–7:45 a.m. Check-in and breakfast
7:45–8 a.m. Welcome
8–9 a.m. Keynote | Improving birth equity and obstetric health through patient navigation Lynn Yee, M.D., M.P.H.
9–9:15 a.m. Break
9:15–10:55 a.m. Panel | Vulnerable patient population and substance abuse
9:15–9:35 a.m. Inpatient initiation of MOUD for OB patients Julie Byler, D.O., FASAM
9:35–9:55 a.m. Integrated and collaborative prenatal care models to optimize outcomes in pregnant patients with Opioid Use Disorder Wendy Smith, M.D., M.P.H.
9:55–10:15 a.m. Trauma-informed DHS involvement Kristin Prewitt, M.D.
10:15– 10:35 a.m. Psychiatric comorbidity in patients with substance use disorders Jane Payne M.D., MSCP
10:35 – 10:55 a.m. Q&A
10:55–11:15 a.m. Break
11:15–12:15 p.m. Plenary | Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) 101: common conditions and when to refer Julie Friedman, M.D.
12:15–1:30 p.m. Lunch roundtables
1:30–2:30 p.m. Plenary | Perinatal trauma related to loss, grief, how to approach future pregnancies Karen Gibbins, M.D., MSCI
2:30 – 2:45 p.m. Break

Thursday breakouts

Breakout | Opioid use in pregnancy: Case-based workshop
Time Topic Speaker
2:45–3:15 p.m. Case #1 | Inpatient stabilization Kristin Prewitt, M.D.; Julie Byler, D.O., FASAM; Wendy Smith, M.D., M.P.H.
3:15–3:30 p.m. Break
3:30–4 p.m. Case #2 | Prenatal care Kristin Prewitt, M.D.; Julie Byler, D.O., FASAM; Wendy Smith, M.D., M.P.H.
4-4:15 p.m. Break
4:15–4:45 p.m. Case # 3 | Post C/S Kristin Prewitt, M.D.; Julie Byler, D.O., FASAM; Wendy Smith, M.D., M.P.H.
Breakout | Breast
Time Topic Speaker
2:45–3:15 p.m. Contraception controversies: Emerging data about hormonal IUDs and breast cancer risk Abby Liberty, M.D., M.S.P.H.
3:15–3:30 p.m. Break
3:30–4 p.m. Evaluation of the palpable breast lesion and other benign breast conditions Eric Milanese, PA-C
4-4:15 p.m. Break
4:15–4:45 p.m. Breast cancer screening updates Krishna Bandi, M.D.
Breakout | Hot Topics for OB and GYN
Time Topic Speaker
2:45–3:15 p.m. Menstrual management in adolescents and young adults Maureen Baldwin, M.D., M.P.H.
3:15–3:30 p.m. Break
3:30–4 p.m. Tackling urinary incontinence Lauren Nicola-Ducey, M.D.
4-4:15 p.m. Break
4:15–4:45 p.m. Induction of labor: latest updates on best practices Amy Hermesch, M.D., Ph.D.

Friday, November 14, 2025

Time Topic Speaker
7–7:45 a.m. Check-in and breakfast
7:45–8 a.m. Welcome
8–9:20 a.m. Panel | Primary care
8:00–8:20 a.m. Modern management of weight and metabolic Health in women Katie Putnam, M.D., M.P.H.; Lindsay Thimmig, M.D.
8:20–8:40 a.m. Beyond reproductive health: Preventive care guideline essentials Amy Cantor, M.D., M.P.H., FAAFP
8:40–9 a.m. Gender-informed assessment for neurodivergence Kristen Mackiewicz Seghete, Ph.D., PMH-C
9–9:20 a.m. Q&A
9:20–9:50 a.m. Break
9:50–11:25 a.m. Hot topic | Lactation
9:50–10:15 a.m. Complex lactational mastitis Anne Ziemba, CNM, IBCLC
10:15– 10:40 a.m. Frenotomy versus watchful waiting for pediatric tongue tie Rachel Manzo, M.D., FAAP
10:40–11:05 a.m. Benefits of antenatal hand expression Dana Chang, CNM, IBCLC
11:05–11:25 a.m. Q&A
11:25–11:45 a.m. Break
11:45–1:15 p.m. Lunch talk | Lunch & learn: Interactive fetal strip review Aaron Caughey, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D.; Amy Valent, D.O., M.C.R.; Rebecca L. Thompson, M.D.; Irina Cassimatis, M.D., M.Sc., FACOG; Abby Furukawa, M.D.; Ellen Tilden, Ph.D., CNM, FACNM, FAAN
1:15–2:15 p.m. Plenary | Hematology pearls in pregnancy Ashley Benson, M.D., M.A., M.S.
2:15–2:45 p.m. Break

Friday breakouts

Breakout | Hormonal & pelvic transitions
Time Topic Speaker
2:45–3:15 p.m. Pelvic floor health: Your guide to pregnancy and postpartum Kate Renkosiak, M.D.
3:15–3:30 p.m. Break
3:30–4 p.m. Testosterone supplementation for menopause symptoms (pre-recorded) Julia Shannon, M.S.N, RN, WHNP-BC; Q&A with Rebecca L. Thompson, M.D.
Breakout | Midwifery
Time Topic Speaker
2:45–3:15 p.m. Community transfer collaboration Silke Akerson, M.P.H., CPM; Laura Jenson, M.P.H., CNM, FACNM
3:15–3:30 p.m. Break
3:30–4 p.m. Lessons from the deep end: 25 years of waterbirth at OHSU Michele Megregian, Ph.D., CNM, FACNM; Liz Gary, M.S.N., CNM
Breakout | Gender affirming care
Time Topic Speaker
2:45–3:15 p.m. Gynecological care for trans and gender diverse patients Gene de Haan, M.D.
3:15–3:30 p.m. Break
3:30–4 p.m. Gender thoughtful care considering pregnancy and family building Liz Rubin, M.D., M.C.R.

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.