Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program

Portland, ORLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

We care for a large population of patients with diverse metabolic disorders. Training in this program will equip our fellow to be comfortable for caring and managing a wide breadth of metabolic conditions.

Program Length

1 Year

First Year Positions

1 Position

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Avg Work Hours

45 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$88k-$104k

28 Vacation Days
15 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Cary Owen Harding, MD
3222 SW Research Dr

[email protected]
(503) 494-8652

Primary Program Contact

Tara Houston
3222 SW Research Dr

[email protected]
(503) 494-7207
Program Website

Survey Received: 7/16/2025

Program ID: 1314013001

Locations

3222 SW Research Dr
Mail Code: L103
Portland, OR 97239

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)

3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97201-3098

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

4 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

4:1

Program Participation

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Data not provided by program

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

3 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

No cap on the number of years.

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/Resident Ratio

4.5:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

25%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (5)

Non-Physicians (7)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1, Negotiable

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

45 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

Yes

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Yes

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s1

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

SEP15

Application Due

Sep 15, 2025

AUG13

Interview Period Starts

Aug 13, 2025 - Sep 18, 2025

2027 - 2028

SEP15

Application Due

Sep 15, 2026

AUG12

Interview Period Starts

Aug 12, 2026 - Sep 17, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

92%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care

Moving allowance

Housing stipend

On-call meal allowance

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Research rotation

Not available

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Resident/fellow retreats

Off-campus electives

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Fully Paid by Institution

Major medical for residents
Outpatient mental health

Salary Compensation

$88k-$104k

PGY-4 through PGY-8

PGY-4

$88,480

PGY-5

$93,199

PGY-6

$98,181

PGY-7

$101,851

PGY-8

$104,472

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days28

Sick Days15

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

49 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

180 days

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Portland, OR

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

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Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

U.S. MD Applicants

IMG Applicants

DO Applicants

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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