Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program
About This Program
The mission of the Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Program is to provide comprehensive training in the perioperative management of patients undergoing cardiothoracic procedures, in an environment that stimulates the spirit of inquiry, initiative and cooperation, demonstrated by exceptional clinical outcomes and scholarly output as aligned with the broader departmental and university missions.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Valerie Annshizumi Sera, MD, DDS
Oregon Health & Science Univ
Primary Program Contact
Hillary Paasch, BA
Oregon Health & Science Univ
Locations
Oregon Health & Science Univ
Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Pgm
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97201-3098
10180 Se Sunnyside Rd
Clackamas, OR 97015
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Feb 28, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Mar 23, 2026 - May 28, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Feb 28, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.