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Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program

Emergency MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Portland, OR(Portland, OR Metropolitan Area Metro)
33
Positions
#95
Specialty Rank
$77,339
PGY1 Salary
6.1%
IMG %
#95
Emergency Medicine Ranking
67th Percentile
Top 33% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1104012042
NRMP Code:
1599110C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
33
Interviews:
176

Contact Information

David Christopher Jones
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
28
Sick Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
1.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
54
0
Part-Time Physicians:
6
Female Faculty:
41.7%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We expose residents to the breadth of emergency medicine by rotating at six different hospitals: an academic ED, a VA ED, an inner city community ED, a suburban ED, a managed care system ED, and a rural ED.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$77,339
PGY-1
$80,860
PGY-2
$84,507
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Portland, OR
Metropolitan Area
Portland, OR Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
4,229,374

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
68(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$275K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$60K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
18.3%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
4,229,374
Median Age
28 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.15
Poverty Rate
18.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
68°F
Winter
38°F
Sunny Days
281 days
Precipitation
40"
Humidity
53%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
10.32
Gas (per gallon)
$3.18
Gym Membership
38

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$77,339
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$113,734
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1104012042
NRMP Code:
1599110C0
Total Positions:
33
Interviews:
176
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
David Christopher Jones
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/22/2025 - 10/31/2025
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
186

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1599110C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
Primary Teaching Site:
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
Contact Person:
Kimberly A Regner
Contact Email:
regner@ohsu.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
11
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:11
PGY-2:11
PGY-3:11

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
6.1%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
5th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
21.2%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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