Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program
About This Program
The OHSU AHFT fellowship offers robust training in mechanical circulatory support, heart transplant, cardiomyopathy, and pulmonary hypertension. Fellows care for diverse, high-acuity patients at Oregon's only academic heart transplant center. The curriculum is flexible and can be tailored to individual interests such as cardiogenic shock, amyloidosis, or imaging, with strong mentorship and multidisciplinary collaboration to prepare graduates for careers in advanced heart failure.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Deborah Ellen Meyers, MD
Oregon Health & Science Univ
Primary Program Contact
Ana Martin
Oregon Health & Science Univ
Locations
Oregon Health & Science Univ
Knight Cardiovascular Inst UHN-62
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97201-3098
3710 Sw Us Veterans Hospital Rd
Portland, OR 97207
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
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
Data not provided by program
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 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
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 15, 2025 - Aug 30, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 15, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026
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
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-7
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.