Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program
About This Program
OHSU is Oregon's only academic hospital program, serving a large catchment area and receiving a high number of complex referral from the state and surrounding states. Our program has a partnership with the local Portland VA Hospital system, and the two hospitals are connected by a physical bridge with both hospitals situated atop a picturesque hill. Our NAEC-accredited level 4 epilepsy center has a high volume surgical program with exposure to intracranial EEG, all neurostimulation modalities, a
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Lia De Leon Ernst, MD
Oregon Health & Sciences University
Primary Program Contact
Elrike Shaw, MD
Oregon Health & Science Univ
Locations
Oregon Health & Sciences University
CR120
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239-3079
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
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- 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
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 5 through Year 6
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.