Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program
About This Program
OHSU is the only level 1 academic center in the state with a catchment area including five neighboring states. Rotations and curriculum are centered on growth of surgical skills with graded autonomy in hand and facial trauma, general and microvascular reconstruction, gender, pediatric craniofacial and cosmetic surgery. The division boasts ten full-time faculty, and two fellows committed to resident education and training. Graduate paths include premier fellowships and private practice jobs.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Lori K Howell, MD
Oregon Health & Science University
Primary Program Contact
Lizzandra Trueba-Mejas
Oregon Health & Science Univ
Locations
Oregon Health & Science University
L352A
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239-3079
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97201-3098
1015 Nw 22nd Ave
Portland, OR 97210-3090
9205 Sw Barnes Rd
Portland, OR 97225-6661
3710 Sw Us Veterans Hospital Rd
Portland, OR 97207
2801 N Gantenbein Ave
Portland, OR 97227-1674
3101 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97201-5090
500 Ne Multnomah St
Portland, OR 97232-2099
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
- 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 3 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 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 domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.