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
Angelo Lipira, MA, MD, MD
Oregon health and Science University
Primary Program Contact
Lizzandra Trueba Mejias, MD
Oregon Health & Science Univ
Locations
Oregon health and Science University
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239-3011
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
- 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 from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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
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
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 6 through Year 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.