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.

“Hope” is the Thing with Feathers

By Emily Dickinson

“Hope” is the thing with feathers -

That perches in the soul -

And sings the tune without the words -

And never stops - at all -

And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard -

And sore must be the storm -

That could abash the little Bird

That kept so many warm -

I’ve heard it in the chillest land -

And on the strangest Sea -

Yet - never - in Extremity,

It asked a crumb - of me.

Light in the Darkness

(photographer, Marianne Parshley MD MACP)

If you have an image, poem, quote, or words of wisdom you would like us to share here, please email it to Wellness@OregonACP.org. Thank you for all you do. Please check out ACP’s many resources to help with your personal and professional wellbeing.

DEI/Membership Committee Coffee/Tea Social

2026 Leadership Day

Leadership Day, ACP’s annual flagship advocacy event, will take place this year in Washington, DC on May 12th - 13th. This event provides ACP members the opportunity to advocate directly with Congress in support of legislation impacting internal medicine physicians and their patients, and we hope you can join us in DC for another successful event this year.

Registration for Leadership Day 2026 is now open online. There is a $99 registration fee for Leadership Day ($25 for Medical Student and Resident/Fellows-in-Training members). The registration deadline for this year’s event is Friday, April 24th.

A room block is available for Leadership Day attendees at the conference hotel, the Westin Washington DC Downtown Hotel (999 9th St NW). You can book a reservation online at the discounted rate of $399 per night at the American College of Physicians Leadership Day. If calling for a reservation, please ask for “American College of Physicians’ Leadership Day” event. The deadline to make hotel reservations is Monday, April 20th. If you are unable to acquire a room in our block, please contact Shuan Tomlinson at stomlinson@acponline.org for a list of alternative hotels.

Registration is also open for the upcoming webinar Planning Your Chapter’s Involvement in Leadership Day 2026 on Tuesday, January 13th. The webinar will provide an overview of the Leadership Day process, key dates to keep in mind, and what your chapter will need to do to prepare for the event. ACP staff and representatives of our scheduling service for Congressional meetings will be available to answer any questions. Chapter governors, staff, and other chapter leaders who may serve as their chapter’s delegation leader at Leadership Day are encouraged to attend or watch the recording.

Please stay tuned as additional information about Leadership Day will be available soon. For any questions about the event, please refer to these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or contact ACP.

 Volunteer at a Friends of Trees Planting   

Join our chapter for a rewarding day of volunteering with Friends of Trees at a community tree planting event. This family-friendly activity welcomes friends and family alike and is perfect for ages 6 and up. Expect to get a little wet and muddy while having a lot of fun making a positive impact on our community. As a thank-you, volunteers will receive a free ACP t-shirt—but spots fill up quickly, so be sure to sign up soon!

Date: January 17th

Time: 9:45AM - 1:00PM

Location:

Columbia Sough Natural Area 

11058 NE Simpson St. Portland OR 97220

Oregon ACP Chapter Member Survey

We Want to Hear from You!



As we plan upcoming activities for our Oregon ACP Chapter, your input is invaluable. Please take a moment to let us know what matters most to you.

2026 Chapter Meeting

Save the Date!

Date: November 12th - 13th, 2026

(Hotel nights typically November 11th - 12th)



Location: Salem Convention Center

Mark your calendars and save the date – the Chapter Meeting is returning to Salem! The Chapter Meeting Planning Committee is already preparing for a great time together for CME, MOC points, networking, and celebration. If you have any ideas for speakers, activities, or other things we can incorporate into the 2026 Chapter Meeting, please send them to us office@oregonacp.org so that the committee can review them when they meet soon!

2026 Internal Medicine Meeting

For an unmatched educational experience, attend ACP's premier internal medicine meeting in San Francisco, CA, April 16th to 18th, or virtually from anywhere.

The three-day meeting includes session recordings. 

2026 Internal Medicine Meeting

April 16th - 18th, 2026

San Francisco, CA

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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