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Portland, Oregon

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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Choose your dates and specialty.

Make Portland, Oregon 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 Portland, Oregon 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 Portland, Oregon

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 Portland, Oregon

From Washington Park’s gardens and Forest Park’s trails to food-cart pods and neighborhood shopping streets, choose the Portland that suits your time outside study.

Downtown Portland
Travel Oregon lists hotels in downtown Portland’s business and entertainment district, including one a block from MAX light rail.
Lloyd Business District
Travel Oregon lists lodging here, near the Oregon Convention Center and MAX light rail.
Afternoons, travel and weather in Portland, Oregon

Summers are warm and dry, while winter is the wettest season, so spring and fall are the milder middle. Conferences are available all year.

Portland after your study day

Study days finish at 2:00 PM Portland time. For an easy afternoon, choose one outing near your study setting: a walk along Waterfront Park beside the Willamette River, a visit to the Portland Art Museum, or a stroll through one of the neighborhood shopping streets. The Portland Art Museum is at 1219 SW Park Avenue and includes the Mark Rothko Pavilion; check its open days against your finish time. Leave time for rain in the cooler months and for limited parking at the busier parks.

Travel, accommodation and attraction admission are arranged separately. Your conference is built around your specialty and interests; the city is the setting you choose for it.

Gardens in Washington Park

Washington Park holds the Oregon Zoo, the World Forestry Center, Hoyt Arboretum, the International Rose Test Garden and the Portland Japanese Garden, which has its own address on SW Kingston Avenue. The city’s parks bureau says parking is limited, especially on warm, sunny weekends. MAX light rail’s Red and Blue lines serve the Washington Park station about every 15 minutes, and a seasonal shuttle moves visitors within the park.

Choose one garden rather than several if you are starting after a 2:00 PM finish, and check its days and hours before you go.

Forest Park for a longer walk

Forest Park covers roughly 5,200 acres and has more than 80 miles of trails. The Wildwood Trail runs 30 miles through it, from W Burnside Road to NW Newberry Road, and the park has more than 40 access points. Most trailheads are small, and parking varies from 10 or fewer spaces to more than 20, so the city encourages carpooling and ride-hailing.

TriMet bus lines 15, 16, 26 and 77 serve several trailheads, and Leif Erikson Drive is open to bikes. Dogs must be on a leash. The park has posted hours, so check them against your finish time and the season’s daylight before you set out.

Food carts and neighborhood streets

Travel Oregon describes Portland as a city of hundreds of food carts, and points to food-cart pods as a way to meet friends.

Several districts have a distinct character. The Pearl District has high-end boutiques with outdoor patios and cafes. Alberta Arts District has local shops, breweries and brunch spots. Division is known for restaurants and boutiques, Hawthorne for eclectic shops and casual eats, and Northwest 23rd Avenue for vintage shops and stylish restaurants. Old Town/Chinatown is tied to the history of some of the first immigrants to settle in Portland, and North Mississippi and North Williams avenues are historically Black neighborhoods with galleries and a music scene.

The river and the Gorge

Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park runs along the Willamette River in downtown Portland, with paved paths. Salmon Street Springs, a fountain dedicated in 1988, has 185 water jets, and the Japanese American Historical Plaza, dedicated in 1990, remembers those deported to internment camps during World War II.

East of the city, the Columbia River Gorge is a longer trip. The Forest Service lists trails such as Cape Horn, a 6-mile loop with an overlook, Dog Mountain and Angel’s Rest, and notes the Historic Columbia River Highway was built between 1913 and 1922. The agency’s page points visitors to its alerts and permit information, so check both first and treat the Gorge as a day outside your study schedule.

Getting around without a car

TriMet runs five MAX lines. The Red Line links the airport, E/NE Portland, Portland City Center, Beaverton and Hillsboro. The Blue Line runs between Hillsboro, the city center and Gresham, and the Yellow Line connects the Expo Center, the city center and Portland State University. TriMet says MAX runs every 15 minutes or less most of the day, every day.

The Washington Park station sits on the Red and Blue lines, so a garden visit does not need a car. Forest Park is reached by TriMet bus lines. Travel Oregon’s listing for a downtown hotel notes it is one block from MAX, so ask your accommodation how close the nearest stop is.

When to visit Portland

Travel Oregon’s seasonal averages for Portland show summer highs near 80°F with about 0.6 inches of rain, the driest season. Spring highs average about 61°F with 2.4 inches of rain, and fall highs about 64°F with 2.7 inches. Winter is the wettest season, with highs near 46°F and about 5.3 inches of rain.

Use the local forecast when you plan outdoor time. Pack a waterproof layer for the cooler months.

Getting to Portland and your study setting

Portland International Airport (PDX) is the arrival point shown in this guide. TriMet’s MAX light rail connects it with Portland City Center, and trains run every 15 minutes or less most of the day. The station is at the south end of the terminal building. The airport also lists rental cars, rideshares, taxis, shuttles and bicycles.

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
Portland, Oregon
Milder travel season
March–May · September–November
Arrival airport
Portland International · PDX
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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