Oregon Health & Science University Pediatric Review and Update 2025

Hosted by the OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and the OHSU School of Medicine, this annual conference is designed to bridge the gap between specialist knowledge and primary care practice. The 2025 course (the 19th Annual) provided a comprehensive review of common and complex pediatric conditions. It utilized a mix of plenary sessions, breakout discussions, and “fireside chats” to address the evolving challenges in pediatric medicine, ranging from behavioral health to acute physical ailments.
+ What You Will Learn
Attendees were able to:

Implement the latest “SMART” guidelines for asthma management in a primary care setting.

Evaluate and treat common behavioral health issues, including anxiety and ADHD, and understand the nuances of parenting strategies.

Diagnose and manage physical conditions such as functional abdominal pain, short stature, and common foot ailments.

Address gynecological concerns in pediatric and adolescent patients, specifically abnormal uterine bleeding and other PAG (Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology) conditions.

Integrate new immunotherapies for food allergies into patient care plans.

Optimize antibiotic dosing and stewardship for pediatric infections.

Discuss the role of Community Health Workers in pediatrics and how to foster trust through relationship-centered communication.

+ Event Details

Date: October 24, 2025

Location: Sentinel Hotel, Portland, Oregon (and Virtual/Hybrid options)

Organizer: OHSU School of Medicine – Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

+ Who Should Attend
The conference was tailored for the interprofessional pediatric care team:

Pediatricians

Family Physicians

Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

Nurses

Other Healthcare Providers treating children and adolescents

+ Why Attend

Doernbecher Expertise: The faculty was primarily drawn from OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, providing direct access to regional specialists.

Practical Focus: The agenda was built around “potpourri” sessions and case studies (e.g., ADHD cases, Asthma cases) to ensure the material was immediately applicable to daily clinic visits.

Holistic Scope: Unlike single-topic courses, this review covered the “whole child,” addressing mental health (anxiety), physical growth (short stature), and social determinants (community health workers).

 
+ Topics:

Parenting
Dermatology Potpourri
Fireside Chat – Listening to Community Providers
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Asthma SMART Guidelines
Breakout A – Asthma Cases
Anxiety
Common Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) Conditions
Pediatric Obesity – Medical Management
Antibiotic Dosing Considerations in Children
Taking Care of the Premature Baby as a General Pediatrician
ADHD
Breakout A – Case Studies in ADHD
Breakout B – Community Healthworkers in Pediatrics (only pdf, no video)
Short Stature Referrals
Food Allergies – New Immunotherapies
Keynote Lecture – Fostering Trust Through Relationship-Centered Communication
Strategies for Functional Abdominal Pain
Common Foot Ailments