The Pause

Offerings to inspire reflection, to break apart a day of obligations or demands, and to help us reconnect with our shared humanity. Use this for a quiet moment and take from these offerings what you want.

Gratitude for Labor Day

While traveling in Reims, France, this summer, my family stumbled upon two monuments. The first was a long-standing pillar that was placed in 1924 to honor civilian nurses who served the troops during World War I. The smaller plaque, which was set at its base, was placed in July 2020 to honor healthcare workers who served faithfully during the initial months of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Colleagues, this was a great honor to me—that the people of Reims see a historical connection to be made and that our work during the pandemic is valued!

When Giving is All We Have

Alberto Rios

One river gives

Its journey to the next.

We give because someone gave to us.

We give because nobody gave to us.

We give because giving has changed us.

We give because giving could have changed us.

We have been better for it,

We have been wounded by it—

Giving has many faces: It is loud and quiet,

Big, though small, diamond in wood-nails.

Its story is old, the plot worn and the pages too,

But we read this book, anyway, over and again:

Giving is, first and every time, hand to hand,

Mine to yours, yours to mine.

You gave me blue and I gave you yellow.

Together we are simple green. You gave me

What you did not have, and I gave you

What I had to give—together, we made



Something greater from the difference.

 (Submitted by Dr. Sarah Rahkola, MD FACP)

Conversations and Creators

OR ACP Chapter Meeting

Meeting Agenda Is Live!

We are excited to bring the 2026 Oregon ACP Meeting back to Salem, Oregon.

The 2026 Poster Competition will rejoin the meeting on Thursday afternoon!

Preview the meeting agenda to plan for many outstanding talks as well as a concurrent POCUS workshop. We will offer opportunities for interaction and social connection, Meet Your Oregon ACP Committees, and Breakfast Interest Groups.

November 12th - 13th, 2026

Salem Convention Center

in Salem, Oregon

(Hotel nights typically November 11th to 12th)

Details and Agenda Here

Meet Keynote Speaker Dr. David Hilden

MD MPH FACP

Regent and former National ACP Chair of Health & Public Policy Committee

Topic: Advocacy

Date: Thursday, November 12th | 8:10AM

Story Slam Submission

The Oregon ACP Story Slam invites physicians to share compelling, true, and personally meaningful stories or essays highlighting their passion for medicine. Chosen submissions, typically about 5 minutes in duration, will be presented by the author at the Annual Chapter Meeting.

Deadline to Submit:

October 4th, 2026 11:59PM PT

Hotel Lodging

Grand Hotel Salem

201 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR 97301

Oregon ACP has arranged for a small block of hotel rooms at The Grand Hotel, connected to the Salem Convention Center. The room rate is $179 per night plus taxes and fees. To make your reservation please call the hotel at 877-540-7800 and ask for rooms in the Oregon ACP block or click below.

Abstract Submission

The Oregon Chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP) invites you to submit abstracts for the 2026 Oregon ACP Poster Competition, which will be held on Thursday, November 12th, 2026, at the Salem Convention Center. The poster competition is a chance for you to showcase your research and clinical work to your peers and mentors and receive feedback and recognition.

Deadline Extended: September 21st, 2026 at 10:00PM PST

2027 Day at the Capitol

Save the Date

Mark your calendar for March 16th, 2027, and join the Oregon Medical Association (OMA), Oregon Chapter of ACP and the Oregon Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) for Day at the Capitol in Salem.

This collaborative advocacy event brings together physicians, PAs, students, and clinic staff from across Oregon to engage directly with state legislators. Participants will hear from legislative leaders, learn effective advocacy strategies, and meet with lawmakers to discuss the issues that matter most to Oregon's medical community and the patients they serve.

Together, we can make our voices heard and help shape the future of healthcare in Oregon.

Date: March 16th, 2027

Location: Salem, Oregon

Download the Flyer Here

More details, including registration information, will be available soon. We hope you'll plan to join us!

Support the 19th Annual OHSU

Healthcare Equity Fair

We are excited to invite you to support the 19th Annual OHSU Health Care Equity Fair (HCEF), taking place October 4th, 2026, from 10:00am – 3:00pm at Pioneer Courthouse Square.

HCEF is a completely free, medical student-led health fair serving unhoused and underserved Portlanders. Organized by students and faculty from OHSU and Western University of Health Sciences, the fair brings together community organizations and health professionals to provide essential health care, resources, and support. Last year, HCEF served more than 350 community members.

This year, Oregon ACP is raising funds to help HCEF purchase new canopy tents after many of the tents used at last year's fair were damaged beyond reuse during an unexpected rainstorm. These tents are essential to providing safe, private, and weather-protected spaces where clinicians and community partners can care for participants with dignity.

To contribute, click the link below and you can use the drop down menu to direct your donation to this event.

HCEF is entirely donor-funded and volunteer-run, so 100% of the contributions from Oregon ACP members will directly support the care provided at this year's fair!

Thank you for supporting our students, community partners, and the Portlanders they serve.

Best,

Doug Rice

Oregon ACP Council of Student Members

Donate to Oregon ACP!

Oregon ACP is a 501c3 non-profit organization – and any donations made to the chapter are tax deductible. Contributions can help support student and resident expenses, chapter operations, and advocacy efforts. Please consider contributing! 

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