Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program
Portland, ORLast Updated: 2/19/2026
About This Program
Program Length
5 Years
First Year Positions
4 Positions
Application Deadline
Sep 24, 2025
Avg Work Hours
55 Hours/Week
Program Setting
University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ian Metzler, MD
Oregon Health & Science University
Primary Program Contact
Susi K Driscoll, BS
Oregon Health & Science University
Survey Received: 7/16/2025
Program ID: 4804021124
Locations
Oregon Health & Science University
CH10U/Urology
3303 S Bond Ave
Portland, OR 97239-4501
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97201-3098
Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center
3710 Sw Us Veterans Hospital Rd
Portland, OR 97207
Kaiser Permanente Northwest
500 Ne Multnomah St
Portland, OR 97232-2099
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Interviews Conducted Last Year
39 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
9.8:1
Participates In
ERAS®
Yes
Military Match
Yes
Urology Match
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
No
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
No
Must Have Passed Step 2
No
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
Yes
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
No
Must Have Passed Step 1
No
Must Have Passed Step 2
No
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
4 Letters
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Requires Previous GME
No
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
No
Required Supplemental Information
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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/Resident Ratio
1.2:1
Program Faculty
36
Female Faculty
26.1%
Faculty Distribution
Physicians (25)
Non-Physicians (11)
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
55 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
24 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
No
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Once per week for 1 week(s)
NGO
Year 2 - Once per week for 1 week(s)
NGO
Year 3 - Once per week for 1 week(s)
NGO
Year 4 - Once per week for 1 week(s)
NGO
Year 5 - Once per week for 1 week(s)
NGO
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.
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
No
H-1B visa
Yes
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
20
Current Residents
PGY-1s4
PGY-2s4
PGY-3s4
PGY-4s4
PGY-5s4
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
SEP24
Application Due
Sep 24, 2025
NOV10
Interview Period Starts
Nov 10, 2025 - Nov 21, 2025
2027 - 2028
SEP23
Application Due
Sep 23, 2026
NOV9
Interview Period Starts
Nov 9, 2026 - Nov 20, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
3
Hospital Outpatient
30%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A
Employment Policies & Benefits
Moving allowance
Housing stipend
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Benefits
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
International experience/global health
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Required (26 wks)
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Economics of health care systems curriculum
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
No
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes
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 for HIV
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Salary Compensation
$77k-$89k
PGY-1 through PGY-5
PGY-1
$77,339
PGY-2
$80,860
PGY-3
$84,507
PGY-4
$88,530
PGY-5
$85,549
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.
Vacation Days20
Sick Days15
Maximum # of paid days
NGO
Maximum # of unpaid days
NGO
Quality of Life Information*
Portland, OR
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Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
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Single Person
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