Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Portland, ORLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Training within a well established transplant program - Ambulatory training in sub-specialty nephrology clinics including glomerulonephritis, hypertension, kidney stones, and cardiorenal - Participation in house officers union (HOU)

Program Length

2 Years

First Year Positions

3 Positions

Application Deadline

May 30, 2026

Avg Work Hours

60 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$92K-$97K

28 Vacation Days
15 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Oliver Padgett, MD
Oregon Health and Science University

[email protected]
(503) 494-9840

Primary Program Contact

Alex O Fiori
Oregon Health & Science Univ

[email protected]
(503) 494-9840
Program Website

Survey Received: 7/9/2025

Program ID: 1484031140

Locations

Oregon Health and Science University
SJH6
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239-3011

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)

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

Participant Locations

Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center

3710 Sw Us Veterans Hospital Rd
Portland, OR 97207

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

21 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

7:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: 1599148F0, 1599148F1

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

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

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

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

Specialty-specific standardized letter required
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

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

3:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

22.2%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (18)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

60 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

12 Hours

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

1.30

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

NGO

Year 2 - N/A

NGO

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)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s3

PGY-2s3

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

MAY30

Application Due

May 30, 2026

SEP5

Interview Offer Dates

Sep 5, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025

2027 - 2028

MAY30

Application Due

May 30, 2027

SEP1

Interview Period Starts

Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

4 Hours

Hospital Outpatient

10%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

Employment Policies & Benefits

Moving allowance

Housing stipend

On-call meal allowance

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Yes

Research rotation

Required NGO (wks)

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

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

International experience/global health

Hospice/home care experience

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Yes

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates board certification pass rates

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

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

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

Fully Paid by Institution

Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV

Salary Compensation

$92K-$97K

PGY-4 through PGY-5

PGY-4

$92,293

PGY-5

$97,011

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

NGO

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

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

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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