United During Uncertainty:

Uplifting Underserved Communities

The COMPADRE (California Oregon Medical Partnership to Address Disparities in Rural Education and Health) 2025 Conference invites you to showcase your expertise with students and faculty of UC Davis, OHSU, and 30+ residency programs in the Northern CA and Southern OR region while gaining new insights about innovative ways to meet the needs of these regions’ underserved populations. 

The theme of this conference, United During Uncertainty: Uplifting Underserved Communities, highlights the importance of solidarity and collaboration among like-minded individuals during these chaotic times. Together, we can collectively uplift the most vulnerable populations and make meaningful change for our communities.

Submissions are now closed.

Abstracts for Poster Sessions & Workshop Proposals

 Health Equity Leadership Awards

COMPADRE is thrilled to announce the following opportunities for Health Equity Leadership Awards. These awards honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to COMPADRE’s vision in advancing health equity and supporting rural, underserved, and tribal populations through education, advocacy, clinical work, and community partnerships. Nominees should exemplify leadership, innovation, and compassion in reducing health disparities and promoting inclusive, community centered, and culturally humble care.

Awardees will be notified by July 11, 2025 and recognized at the conclusion of the COMPADRE conference. Additionally, we will reimburse awardees applicable travel expenses (coach air and/or ground travel and 1 night at the Courtyard Marriott). 

Submissions are now closed.

  • Eligibility:
    Medical students

    Selection Criteria:

    • Demonstrated commitment to underserved communities through research, advocacy, or community engagement.

    • Evidence of leadership in health equity-related initiatives, projects, or student organizations.

    • Creative approaches to addressing systemic barriers in education or healthcare access.

    • Embodiment of the COMPADRE mission to build a diverse, equity-focused future physician workforce.

  • Eligibility:
    Residents or fellows in a program affiliated with the COMPADRE network.

    Selection Criteria:

    • Outstanding clinical, advocacy, or scholarly efforts to improve care for rural, tribal, or otherwise underserved communities.

    • Active engagement in system-level or institutional efforts to improve equity in healthcare delivery.

    • Mentorship or role-modeling that supports peers and uplifts marginalized voices in medicine.

    • Innovation in creating sustainable, community-partnered solutions to health disparities.

  • Eligibility:
    Practicing physicians, faculty, or community-based clinical educators affiliated with COMPADRE institutions.

    Selection Criteria:

    • Sustained and impactful leadership in advancing health equity for marginalized populations.

    • Advocacy and policy engagement that has led to measurable improvements in access, outcomes, or educational equity.

    • Commitment to mentoring the next generation of equity-minded healthcare professionals.

    • Collaborative work with community partners to co-design responsive and respectful health initiatives.

Residency Fair

We are excited to invited you to table at the COMPADRE Conference Residency Fair on Friday, August 15, 2025 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm. This event is a fantastic opportunity for your residency program to connect with students and residents.

Please follow this link to help us plan for the event: https://tinyurl.com/ResidencyFairRSVP

Friday Aug 15, 2025 

3:30-5PM: Residency Fair 

5-6:00PM: Conference Check in, Transition to Dinner 

6-6:30PM: Dinner & Networking Activity

Travel

Location

UC Davis School of Medicine

Education Building

4610 X Street

Sacramento, CA

For a detailed agenda, please visit this link.

Airport

For those traveling to Sacramento, the closest airport is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), which is 17 miles away from UC Davis School of Medicine.

Accommodations

We reserved a block of rooms with a discounted rate at the Courtyard Sacramento Midtown (4422 Y Street, Sacramento, CA), located steps away from the Education Building.

To book using our COMPADRE room rate, please follow this link before Wednesday, July 16 at 11:59 pm: http://tinyurl.com/hotelCOMPADRE2025

Reimbursements

For faculty and staff, the COMPADRE grant can reimburse travel (coach air and/or ground travel) and 1 night at the Courtyard Marriott for two GME representatives from each COMPADRE training program. Additional representatives are welcome but cannot be reimbursed.

>>>> CA Sites: please send receipts and your mailing address to Cassidy Kays Steinberg at cakays@health.ucdavis.edu by 11:59 pm on Friday, August 29

>>>> OR Sites: please email Robynn Church at churcrob@ohsu.edu by 11:59 pm on Friday, August 29