Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program
About This Program
A combined Plastic and Orthopaedic Surgery Hand Fellowship is one of only a few hand surgery fellowships in the country that truly integrates both specialty approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of upper extremity problems. Fellows have an in-depth exposure to common hand surgery procedures with additional emphasis on complex hand/wrist reconstruction, microsurgery and pediatric hand surgery. In addition, we also provide a wealth of exposure to treatment of all aspects of upper extremity pat
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Joel Stuart Solomon, PhD, MD
Oregon Health & Science Univ
Primary Program Contact
Lizzandra Trueba Mejias, MD
Oregon Health & Science Univ
Locations
Oregon Health & Science Univ
L352 A
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97201-3098
9205 Sw Barnes Rd
Portland, OR 97225-6661
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)
- ERAS®
- 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 from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 14, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2027 - Jan 31, 2027
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
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through 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.