Oregon Health & Science Infectious Diseases for the Non-Specialist 2025

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: Friday, April 25, 2025
Conference location Best Western Inn @ Hood River – Hood River, Oregon

Target audience
Internists, family medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants

What You’ll Learn

Antibiotic stewardship: choosing appropriate antimicrobials and avoiding resistance.
Common infections: pneumonia, urinary tract infections, skin/soft tissue infections.
Complex cases: sepsis, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, and bloodstream infections.
Emerging pathogens: updates on viral, fungal, and resistant bacterial infections.
Practical protocols: diagnostic strategies, lab interpretation, and treatment pathways.
Case‑based learning: real examples of infectious disease management in non‑specialist practice.

 
+ Topics:

01 UTIs
02 Head and Neck Infections in Children and Adolescents
03 Common Outpatient Dermatologic Infections in Adults and How to Manage Them
04 Panel Q&A 1
05 Questions from the Coffee Line
06 Water-Borne Illness
07 Panel Q&A 2
08 Bird Flu, Regular Flu, Who Knew Respiratory Infection Updates for the Ambulatory Provider
09 Hepatitis B and C Updates on Screening and Management for the Ambulatory Provider
10 Let’s Talk About STIs Treatment Updates and Pearls for Ambulatory CareUpdate on PrEP and Doxy PrEP (only pdf, no video)
11 Panel Q&A 3