OHSU Office of Advanced Practice

Please join OHSU Advanced Practice Pharmacology Grand Rounds on April 17, 12-1PM via Webex! We have the pleasure of learning from Beth Williams, Associate Director of IMPACT, OHSU's inpatient addiction consult service. Beth is a dual certified Women’s Health and Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner and an Assistant Professor in General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. Her presentation, Care and Treatment of Patients with Opioid Use Disorder highlights her passion to provide holistic care for patients dealing with addiction. #aprnslead #pasgobeyond #advancedpractice

The OAP is excited to spotlight: Emily Reed, PA-C in otolaryngology! ??????♀????????? What is your favorite part of working in your field? I love being able to help provide solutions for patients with chronic diseases. Many of our patients have seen multiple providers by the time they reach a sub-speciality. I also love the variety of patients I see and because of my background in oncology prior to PA school, I have a special place in my heart for the sinonasal cancers as well. What led you to OHSU? After growing up in Eugene, OHSU was the place for the highest level of care, a place you went for the most complex problems. This intrigued me. I was fortunate to work in clinical research here prior to PA school, then attended?@ohsu_pa?where my love for the community and faculty grew further. I encountered a few big life obstacles during PA school and the faculty really supported me. Then, I found a team at the Sinus Center who was equally supportive and excited to train a new graduate. When I interviewed, I knew it was a team I would be fortunate to be a part of. I have continued to feel the same way since. What does being an APP mean to you? Listening, encouraging, and caring. It means helping patients through some of their most challenging life moments and feeling proud of the work you do and confident you provided care to the best of your ability. Dream job as a kid? Anything in medicine! By high school, I was volunteering at our local hospital and quickly knew that a career in medicine would greatly fulfill me. What do you like to do for fun? I love working out, running, hiking, wine tasting, playing fetch with our mini Aussie, Lola, and hanging out with my husband and our newest addition, Liam, our 8-month-old bundle of joy. What is your favorite thing to do/eat/explore in Oregon? Cannon Beach and Hood River. We love a great day or weekend trip to either place. Local favorites -?@sidereuswinery,?@sixpeakswinery, Three Mugs, Monkey Subs,?@dollyolive_bardolly, Carina Lounge, and Westgate Bourbon Bar. Emoji to describe you? ??

OHSU Advanced Practice Pharmacology Series will feature its first student speaker this month! Please join us to learn from DNP-PMHNP candidate, Josiah Laughlin BSN, RN on March 20th 12-1PM on Webex. Josiah will present "Methamphetamine Use: A Comprehensive Overview of Risk and Harm Reduction Strategies for Healthcare Professionals". We're delighted to build connections with OHSU School of Nursing and hope to offer more opportunities for NP students to connect with our OHSU Advanced Practice community. #ohsuofficeofadvancedpractice #aprnslead #pasgobeyond

Congratulations to Dr. Bartholow who is the recipient of the 2025 AANP State Award for Outstanding Contributions for Oregon! Thank you for being an amazing representative of our profession.

We are thrilled to welcome CRNA national leader, Brent Dunworth to OHSU Advanced Practice Grand Rounds on March 11th 4-5pm. Dr. Dunworth will present APP Optimization: CRNA Models and Trends. Dr. Dunworth is a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and the founding academic program director for the Nurse Anesthesia Program at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. #aprnslead #pasgobeyond #ohsuofficeofadvancedpractice

We are excited to announce OHSU's Yun Long Ong Award "Lucky Dragon" Memorial Award recipient - Hilary Shreves, NP Congrats, Hilary! ? Field of work here at OHSU:? Director,?Urologic Oncology Early Detection and Survivorship Clinic Describe the recent award you received: 2025 Yun Long Ong “Lucky Dragon” Memorial Award! Yun Long Ong passed away in September of 2020. He was an invaluable contributor to patient care. Long was a lifelong adventurer, undaunted mountaineer, devoted nurse, natural leader, and gracious friend. To ensure his legacy is not forgotten, this Memorial Award was developed to honor a dedicated Advanced Practice Nurse in Oregon who embodies Long’s values for unshakable optimism, warmth, and exceptional patient care. ? What is your favorite part of working in your field? My patients! I very much enjoy the academic work of arriving at a diagnosis and developing a treatment plan, but nothing compares to the deeply human exchange that occurs when we care for a patient. I am, without fail, moved by each of them as I learn about their life and their joys and sorrows. It really is such an honor to be invited into their lives as we work to relieve their suffering.?It is very meaningful work, and I hope to never take that for granted.? ? What led you to OHSU? I wanted to be at an academic medical center where research and teaching compliment patient care.?? ? What does being an APP mean to you? It means getting to use my gifts and talents to serve. What was your dream job as a kid?? I wanted to be a veterinarian.?? ? What do you like to do for fun?? Gardening, cooking healthy meals for my family, and pottery (I have a basement studio that would claim all my free time if I let it)!? ? What is your favorite thing to do/eat/explore in Oregon? Three of my children are from Ethiopia and we enjoy the local Ethiopian food scene.?I also love simple neighborhood walks with my husband.? ? What is the best emoji to describe you?? Probably the puzzled face because I am always the last to get a joke!

The Department of Diagnostic Radiology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is seeking a full-time Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Practice Provider/APP) to join its team of professionals in the Molecular Imaging and Therapy (MIT) section. The department is committed to outstanding patient care, education, and academic excellence. This is a great for someone who is passionate about patient care and looking for flexibility. #pasgobeyond #aprnslead #ohsuofficeofadvancedpractice

OHSU APP Spotlight: Laura Kuzma, PA-C, Interventional Radiology. ?? ??♀? ?? ?? ?? ??? What’s your favorite part of working in the field? I enjoy performing and assisting in minimally invasive procedures. It’s truly wild the degree of change you can make for a patient with a procedure that requires only a centimeter long incision and some wires and catheters. What led you to OHSU? I am an alumna of the OHSU program. I had a great experience in school here and was excited to have the opportunity to stay and work here. What does being an APP mean to you? It means being able to deliver high quality, compassionate care to patients in need. Especially working in the inpatient environment, a lot of our patients are very ill and I like that my role allows me to spend extra time with them and help them in big and small ways in the moments where their need is the greatest. What was your dream job as a kid? Dolphin trainer. What do you like to do for fun? I love running anywhere outside. I also enjoy baking…and consuming baked goods. Authors Note: Laura bakes VERY excellently, speaking from direct experience. What is your favorite thing to do or explore in Portland? Forest Park is one of my favorite places in the whole world, I love that you can get lost on a trail only a few minutes drive from your house. I also love trying new coffee shops and bakeries (always actively taking recommendations). What is the best emoji to describe you? ?? or ??

OHSU Department of Neurological Sugery is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider in Neuro-Oncology. #pasgobeyond #aprnslead #appsoluteexcellence #ohsuofficeofadvancedpractice

Please join us on February 11, 2025 4-5PM for Advanced Practice Grand Rounds where we'll learn from Assistant Professor of Medicine, Jessica Wright PA-C, DFAAPA, MBA. Jessica will present "P&T 101: A Primer on Promotion and Tenure for Clinical Instructors". Jessica is one of our best and brightest with a great sense of humor. This will be an informative and entertaining grand rounds for OHSU APP faculty! #pasgobeyond #aprnslead #appsoluteexcellence #ohsuofficeofadvancedpractice