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Oregon Society of Physician Associates

Our mission is to promote quality, cost effective, and accessible health care and support the professional/personal development of physician assistants.

10/06/2025

🎉 Happy PA Week! 🎉

PAs make a difference every day — in patient care, in our communities, and in the future of healthcare. Let’s take this week to celebrate the incredible work PAs do and the impact they make across Oregon and beyond! 💙👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

09/15/2025

🌟 OSPA Fall Conference 2025 Speaker Spotlight 🌟

Meet Nicole “Niki” Strealy, RDN, LD, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and owner of Strategic Digestion, LLC. With over 28 years of experience—and as the author of The Diarrhea Dietitian—Niki brings both expertise and compassion to supporting people with chronic digestive conditions. Her personal journey with IBS and celiac disease fuels her passion for empowering patients through nutrition and lifestyle strategies that truly make a difference.

📚 Session: Empowering Gut Health Through Nutrition: What PA-Cs Should Know

In this session, participants will learn to:
✔️ Recognize physiological changes that may signal microbiome disruption
✔️ Understand how dietary patterns shape gut microbial health
✔️ Apply evidence-based nutrition strategies for GI disorders

📅 September 19–21, 2025
📍 Riverhouse Resort, Bend, OR
🔗 Register: https://ami.jotform.com/251554937923971
🏨 Hotel: https://book.passkey.com/event/50924824/owner/49095888/home

09/12/2025

🎤 OSPA Fall Conference 2025 Speaker Spotlight 🎤

Meet Marshall Strother, MD, Assistant Professor of Urology at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Strother specializes in the surgical management of complex genitourinary cancers and brings expertise shaped by his residency at the University of Pennsylvania and fellowship at Fox Chase Cancer Center.

📚 Session: Basic Workup of Hematuria, Incidental Adrenal Lesions, and Pe**le Lesions for Non-Urologic Providers

Gain practical, evidence-based tools for your practice:
✔️ Risk-stratified workup of hematuria, including cystoscopy & imaging
✔️ Simple approaches to evaluating adrenal masses using CT & labs
✔️ When to biopsy pe**le lesions (and why it matters!)

📅 September 19–21, 2025
📍 Riverhouse Resort, Bend, OR
🔗 Register now: https://ami.jotform.com/251554937923971
🏨 Hotel: https://book.passkey.com/event/50924824/owner/49095888/home

09/11/2025

🌟 OSPA Fall Conference 2025 Speaker Spotlight 🌟

Meet Nelya Cury, PA-C, MPAS, a board-certified Psychiatric PA with BestMind Behavioral Health in Eugene. With a holistic, inclusive, and patient-centered approach, Nelya is passionate about caring for the whole person—empowering patients through education, trust, and evidence-based treatment.

📚 Session: Su***de Risk Assessment, Treatment, and Management

Learn practical, life-saving strategies:
✔️ How to use evidence-based tools (C-SSRS, SAMHSA SAFE-T, asQ BSSA)
✔️ Creating and implementing safety plans for at-risk patients
✔️ Identifying the right level of care based on risk severity

📅 September 19–21, 2025
📍 Riverhouse Resort, Bend, OR
🔗 Register: https://ami.jotform.com/251554937923971
🏨 Hotel: https://book.passkey.com/event/50924824/owner/49095888/home

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09/10/2025

🌈 OSPA Fall 2025 Speaker Spotlight 🌈

Meet Josh Oppenheim, PA-C, Regional Labor Partner for Primary and Urgent Care at Kaiser Permanente. Josh specializes in LGBTQ+ health, including sexual health, gender-affirming care, and HIV prevention and treatment. He is actively involved in the Gay and Le***an Medical Association and the LGBTQ Caucus of the AAPA.

📅 Session: Primary Care for Gay and Q***r Men: An Introduction to Care for Men Who Have S*x with Men (MSM)

In this session, Josh will explore the impact of stigma and discrimination on q***r health, teach best practices for inclusive communication, and provide practical guidance on STI prevention, treatment, and PrEP/nPEP.

💡 Key Takeaways:
✅ Understand the role of stigma, discrimination, and intersectionality in patient care
✅ Review common STIs, first-line treatments, and CDC/off-label recommendations
✅ Learn the history and current strategies for PrEP and nPEP
📍 OSPA Fall 2025 Conference
🗓 September 19–21, 2025 | Riverhouse Resort, Bend, OR
🔗 Register: https://ami.jotform.com/251554937923971
🏨 Hotel: https://book.passkey.com/event/50924824/owner/49095888/home

09/09/2025

🌟 OSPA Fall 2025 Speaker Spotlight 🌟

Meet Joseph Gatti, PA-C – Medical Director and Co-Founder of The Clinic for Dermatology & Wellness in Medford, OR. With nearly 20 years in medical, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology, Joseph brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and business acumen to the stage.

As a clinician-entrepreneur, MBA holder, and soon-to-be Doctor of Medical Science, Joseph has built thriving practices from the ground up while consulting nationally to help PAs and clinicians launch, scale, and optimize their own.

📅 Don’t miss his session: Dermatology for the P*P – a practical, high-yield guide for primary care providers on recognizing, managing, and referring common dermatologic conditions.

📍 OSPA Fall 2025 Conference
🗓 September 19–21, 2025 | Riverhouse Resort, Bend, OR
🔗 Register: https://ami.jotform.com/251554937923971
🏨 Hotel: https://book.passkey.com/event/50924824/owner/49095888/home

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09/05/2025

🌟 OSPA Fall Conference 2025 Speaker Spotlight 🌟

Meet Sophia Lichenstein-Hill, DNP, FNP, a gastroenterology expert with over 20 years in healthcare and Associate Director for Advanced Practice at OHSU. With a focus on motility disorders, gut-brain interaction, abdominal wall pain, and GI care in Cystic Fibrosis, Sophia also serves nationally with the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG).

📚 Session: Constipation & F***l Incontinence — Practical Evaluation & Management

Key takeaways you’ll gain:
✔️ Review of constipation classification, subtypes & diagnostic testing
✔️ Stepwise treatment algorithm tailored to clinical presentation
✔️ Confident evaluation & management strategies for f***l incontinence

📅 September 19–21, 2025
📍 Riverhouse Resort, Bend, OR
🔗 Register: https://ami.jotform.com/251554937923971
🏨 Hotel: https://book.passkey.com/event/50924824/owner/49095888/home

09/04/2025

🚀 Career Trajectory Panel – OSPA Fall 2025 Conference 🚀

Ever wondered how your PA career could evolve beyond clinical practice? 🌟 Join us for an inspiring discussion with three accomplished Oregon PAs who have forged unique and impactful paths in leadership, education, and innovation.

🎤 Meet the Panelists:
👩‍⚕️ Alison McLellan, PA-C – Gynecology Physician Associate & Tenured Associate Professor at Pacific University, faculty advocate, and founding leader of Pacific’s AAUP Faculty Advocacy Chapter.
👩‍⚕️ Barbara Martin, MS, PA-C – Primary Care Provider & Medical Director of Health Informatics at Central City Concern, with 20+ years of experience in underserved care, health policy, and statewide healthcare transformation.
👩‍⚕️ Brenda LaVigne, PA-C, MBA – Wound & Hyperbaric Medicine specialist at OHSU, Army veteran, faculty instructor, and healthcare innovator with a passion for advancing the PA profession.

💡 Why Attend?
Learn how to:
✅ Navigate career changes with confidence
✅ Expand into leadership, education, and advocacy
✅ Leverage your skills to make an even bigger impact

📍 OSPA Fall 2025 Conference
📅 September 19–21, 2025 | Riverhouse Resort, Bend, OR
🔗 Register here: https://ami.jotform.com/251554937923971
🏨 Hotel link: https://book.passkey.com/event/50924824/owner/49095888/home

09/02/2025

🎤 Meet Speaker Jessica Wright at the OSPA 2025 Fall Conference!

We're thrilled to feature Jessica Wright, PA-C, MBA, DFAAPA, Assistant Professor in the Department of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics at Oregon Health & Science University. Clinically, Jessica serves on the Inpatient Geriatrics Consult Service at OHSU, focusing on improving care for older adults—addressing issues such as polypharmacy, falls, and delirium.

🌟 Session Title: State Advocacy 101
In this empowering and practical session, Jessica will break down the legislative process in Oregon and equip attendees with the tools and confidence to advocate for their profession and patients effectively.

🧠 Session Highlights:

-Learn how a bill becomes law in Oregon
-Discover ways to find and engage your legislators
-Understand the types of advocacy and how to submit public testimony
-Learn how to craft impactful advocacy messages
-Find out how to stay informed and get involved in shaping healthcare policy

📈 Measurable Outcomes:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
✔ Describe the Oregon legislative process
✔ Understand how to submit public testimony
✔ Frame a strong and compelling advocacy message

When she's not making a difference in healthcare, Jessica enjoys traveling with her wife, beekeeping, and photographing the Milky Way. 🌌

Don't miss this chance to be inspired and activated—advocacy starts with YOU.

📅 Register Today: https://ami.jotform.com/251554937923971
🏨 Book Your Stay: https://book.passkey.com/event/50924824/owner/49095888/home
🤝 Sponsor the Event: https://ami.jotform.com/250987725883980
📄 View Sponsorship Prospectus:https://oregonpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/OSPA-2025-Fall-Conference-Exhibitor-Prospectus.pdf

09/02/2025

🚨 Hotel Cut-Off Reminder! 🚨

Heading to the OSPA Fall Conference 2025? Don’t miss your chance to lock in the exclusive $236/night group rate at the beautiful Riverhouse Resort in Bend, OR.

📅 Conference Dates: September 19–21, 2025
🏨 Hotel: Riverhouse Resort, Bend, OR
Secure your room before the cut-off date—it’s your last chance to stay where the action is happening!

👉 Reserve now: https://oregonpa.org/events/ospa-fall-conference-2025/

08/26/2025

🎤 Meet Speaker Dr. Alisa Gifford at the OSPA 2025 Fall Conference! 🎤

We're excited to welcome Dr. Alisa Gifford, DMS, MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA, as a featured speaker at this year’s conference! With a robust clinical background in infectious disease, family medicine, and emergency medicine across Arizona, Nevada, and Oregon, Alisa now practices with Ascent Healthcare and is a passionate advocate for advancing the PA profession.

🔍 Session Title: PAs in Formal Leadership
Alisa’s session will explore how physician associates can and should be included in hospital leadership structures—and how that shift improves job satisfaction, patient care, and retention across systems.

🧠 Key Takeaways:

-Understanding different leadership styles and how they apply to PAs
-How PA leadership roles improve retention and job satisfaction
-Strategies to restructure leadership models to include APPs
-The need for formal leadership training tailored for PAs

📊 Her presentation will include a literature-based leadership model designed for APPs, proposing a foundational structure for hospital systems to implement.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a passionate leader helping shape the future of PA leadership in healthcare!

📍 September 19–21 | Riverhouse Resort, Bend, OR
📝 Register Today: https://ami.jotform.com/251554937923971
🏨 Book Your Stay: https://book.passkey.com/event/50924824/owner/49095888/home

08/19/2025

Speaker Spotlight: Ashley Schnell, PA-C

Session: Common Adult Hip Conditions
📍 OSPA Fall Conference 2025 | September 19–21 | Riverhouse Resort, Bend, OR

With 14 years as a PA and 12 years specializing in orthopedic surgery, Ashley Schnell, PA-C of Stanford Healthcare brings deep expertise and a passion for both patient care and education. She also serves as a guest lecturer at the Stanford PA Program, where she leads annual casting and splinting workshops.

In this high-yield session, Ashley will walk providers through the most common hip conditions in adults, focusing on accurate diagnosis, effective imaging, and both conservative and surgical treatment approaches.

🧠 You’ll Learn To:
• Recognize various causes of hip pain
• Select appropriate imaging for diagnosis and follow-up
• Know when to treat conservatively vs. refer to ortho surgery

📈 Outcomes:
Walk away confident in evaluating adult hip pain and creating tailored treatment plans that lead to better patient outcomes and improved quality of life.

📅 Register Now: https://ami.jotform.com/251554937923971
🏨 Reserve Your Room: https://book.passkey.com/event/50924824/owner/49095888/home
🤝 Become a Sponsor: https://ami.jotform.com/250987725883980
📄 Sponsorship Prospectus:https://oregonpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/OSPA-2025-Fall-Conference-Exhibitor-Prospectus.pdf

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