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A miniature Bend riverside with an old brick mill and chimneys, a wooden footbridge and snowy peaks, and a capybara paddling a kayak.

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One personalized conference in Bend. Choose 1–7 study days for the same price.

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PresentationFever in the returning traveler
Next · 10:45 AMMosquito-borne infections
Journal moduleVaccines before travel

Live today · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Day 1 · Travel and tropical medicine

  1. Fever in the returning traveler
  2. Mosquito-borne infections
  3. Vaccines before travel

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How it works, step by step

Choose your dates and specialty.

Make Bend your setting. Start any day of the year and choose 1–7 consecutive study days.

Review your personal program.

We build it from presentations and journal modules for your specialty. Swap or remove sessions before you confirm.

Go, check in and learn.

Check in once from your phone within 20 miles of the designated center. Study at your destination, then make the afternoon your own. See the Bend check-in area.

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Your program draws on licensed educational content. Presentations pair audio with slides; journal modules link to source readings.

Sample 3-day conference in Bend

IllustrativeSAMPLE CONFERENCE

A practical update in primary care

Tue 12 – Thu 14 Jan 2027 · 3 study days · 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Pacific Time

Day 1 · Tue 12 JanTravel and tropical medicine

  1. 9:00–10:30 AM
    PresentationFever in the returning travelerAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  2. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    PresentationMosquito-borne infectionsAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  3. 12:00–2:00 PM
    Journal moduleVaccines before travelRead at its PubMed Central link

Day 2 · Wed 13 JanHeat, sun and active lives

  1. 9:00–10:30 AM
    PresentationHeat illness and hydrationAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  2. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    PresentationSun exposure and skin protectionAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  3. 12:00–2:00 PM
    PresentationSprains and overuse injuriesAudio and slides at its scheduled time

Day 3 · Thu 14 JanSleep and fatigue

  1. 9:00–10:30 AM
    PresentationInsomnia and sleep habitsAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  2. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    Journal moduleShift work and the body clockRead at its PubMed Central link
  3. 12:00–2:00 PM
    PresentationDaytime sleepinessAudio and slides at its scheduled time

Checked in 9:04 AM · location verified within 20 miles

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Credit options

Category 1 through a session’s accredited provider, where offered.

Category 2 self-claimed by eligible physicians for qualifying learning.

It depends on the session. A presentation or journal module offers AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ only where its accredited provider offers a CME activity and supplies instructions for claiming it; then you claim it as that provider directs. That credit comes from the provider, not from Shift CME, and not every session offers it. Physicians may also self-claim AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™ for learning they judge meets the AMA's requirements, and your Shift CME records can support that claim. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants follow their own certifying bodies' rules: NCCPA lets PAs self-claim Category 2 CME, while AANPCB and ANCC require accredited contact hours, which Shift CME does not award.

Where to stay in Bend

From the Deschutes River Trail and Pilot Butte to the lava flows of Newberry National Volcanic Monument and the cliffs at Smith Rock, Bend offers a lot to choose from outside study time.

Bend
Choose Bend to stay in town, where Travel Oregon says the Deschutes runs through the center. It lists hotels, boutique hotels, bed and breakfasts and vacation rentals in the area.
Sunriver
Choose Sunriver to stay outside town. Travel Oregon lists it among Bend’s nearby cities.
Afternoons, travel and weather in Bend

Central Oregon is high desert with sunny skies and snowy peaks, and Travel Oregon’s regional averages run from summer highs near 81°F to winter highs near 40°F. Conferences are available all year.

Bend after your study day

Study days finish at 2:00 PM Bend time. For an easy afternoon, choose one outing close to your study setting: a walk along the Deschutes River Trail, the climb up Pilot Butte, or a stop at Drake Park. Leave time for parking, because Drake Park has street parking only, according to Bend Park and Recreation District.

Travel, lodging and any park or museum arrangements are made separately. Your conference follows your specialty and interests, and the town is the setting you choose around it.

Along the Deschutes River

Travel Oregon says the Deschutes River runs through the heart of Bend. The Old Mill reach of the Deschutes River Trail is 2.7 miles, nearly all of it paved, and runs from Farewell Bend Park to McKay Park and Miller’s Landing Park and the Bend Whitewater Park. Three footbridges create loops, and the district describes the trail as wide, relatively level and separated from streets. The Old Mill District’s own site describes riverside restaurants, trails, shops and shows.

Drake Park is about 13 acres with nearly half a mile of riverfront, open lawn and river access, and the Deschutes River Trail runs through it. Check the district’s notices for current closures.

Pilot Butte and the volcanic landscape

Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint is an old cinder cone just east of Bend. Three trails wind through juniper and sage and all lead to the summit, where the views take in the high desert and the Cascades, including the Three Sisters, Mount Jefferson, Black Butte and Mount Hood. The summit road is seasonal, and Oregon State Parks currently lists it as closed for the winter from October 1 to April 30, while the trails stay reachable all year from the east side parking area.

Lava Lands Visitor Center, south of Bend off Highway 97, is the hub of Newberry National Volcanic Monument. The Forest Service lists seasonal open dates and says you can walk to the top of Lava Butte, with a shuttle in peak season, so check its page before planning around it. The monument was created in 1990, covers more than 54,000 acres and includes a caldera across 17 square miles, more than 400 cinder cones and vents, and Paulina Peak at 7,985 feet. Near the visitor center the Forest Service lists the Trail of Molten Land, the Trail of the Whispering Pines and a fully accessible 5.5-mile paved path, and it places Lava River Cave, a mile-long lava tube, just down the road.

Smith Rock, with a longer lead time

Smith Rock State Park is near Redmond and has several thousand climbs, more than a thousand of them bolted, along with miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Visitors may see golden eagles, prairie falcons, mule deer, river otters and beavers. A day-use parking permit is required, and the park is open from dawn to dusk, so compare that with your 2:00 PM finish.

Some climbing areas close from about January 15 to August 1 to protect eagle and falcon nesting sites. The state park lists construction from December 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027 that will disrupt parking areas and parts of the Rim Rock Trail and North Point Loop Trail, so check current status before you go.

On the water and on the snow

Travel Oregon recommends midweek and morning trips for floating the Deschutes through Bend, and notes that the city built an urban whitewater park on the river. The Old Mill reach lists boat landings at Farewell Bend Park and Riverbend Park for paddlers and floaters.

Mount Bachelor is nearby for winter skiing, and the tourism board’s region page says Central Oregon stays active through the other seasons too, with skiing, snowboarding and other winter activities.

When to visit Bend

Travel Oregon’s regional averages put spring highs around 57°F with lows near 30°F, and summer highs near 81°F with lows near 48°F. Fall highs average about 62°F with lows near 32°F, and winter highs about 40°F with lows near 23°F. The page describes summer as the commonly known peak season for hiking, biking, camping and fishing.

These figures cover Central Oregon rather than Bend alone, so use a local forecast for your dates. The tourism board’s Bend page carries a wildfire safety alert, so check conditions before outdoor plans.

Getting to Bend and your study setting

Redmond Municipal Airport – Roberts Field (RDM) is the arrival airport shown in this guide. Its site lists six rental car agencies and says private car, taxi, shuttle and rideshare services are available around the clock. The airport’s transportation page gives about 30 minutes by road to Bend, so check a map before you decide how to travel.

The map shows straight-line distances from Shift’s designated center. These are orientation distances, not driving distances or travel-time estimates. Check your exact address against the conference’s check-in area before booking.

Destination
Bend, Oregon
Milder travel season
May–Jun · Sep–Oct
Arrival airport
Redmond Municipal Airport – Roberts Field · RDM
Check-in area
Within 20 miles of the center

Weather guidance helps you choose a travel season. Shift conferences are available all year.

Sources & local details

Local guidance by Shift CME, with official sources and individual review dates below. Confirm opening hours, transport and admission directly before booking. The diorama is an illustration, not a venue or included attraction.

FAQ

How does a conference work?

Choose your destination, dates and specialty. Your program includes journal modules and scheduled presentations. Presentations start at their scheduled times, rather than on demand. Review the program before you confirm. See each step.

Why do I need to be at the destination?

Shift CME licenses educational content for live conferences at designated destinations. Those licenses restrict use to the conference location, so you need to be at your selected destination to participate. Presentations start at their scheduled times as part of your personalized program.

Where do I need to check in?

Select a destination from the destinations page. Check in once during your conference, within 20 miles of the destination’s designated center. Check-in is open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM destination time on any study day. If you haven’t checked in by 10:00 PM on your last study day, no participation is recorded. Enable browser location access; if your phone can’t confirm your location, you can confirm it yourself when you check in.

How long is a study day?

Study days run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM local time, with presentations starting at scheduled times. That leaves the rest of the day to enjoy your destination.

What does it cost?

Membership is $999 a year (introductory price), plus applicable tax, and renews at $999 a year until you cancel. It includes 21 conference days a year. Each conference uses 1 to 7 conference days. Members can add days for $40 each. Without a membership, one conference of up to 7 study days is $349, paid before you create it. Read about membership.

Can I change a confirmed conference?

Before you confirm, you can swap or remove sessions, or regenerate the plan. Choosing Confirm and lock itinerary locks the program. To change it after that, cancel the conference and plan a new one. Cancelled or incomplete confirmed conferences keep their confirmation.

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