Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Portland, OR(Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area Metro)
77
Positions
$76,813
PGY1 Salary
2.2%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404021278
- NRMP Code:
- 1599440C0; 1599440P4; 1599440P0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 77
- Interviews:
- 180
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 78
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 122
- Female Faculty:
- 28.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
OHSU's General Surgery Residency program offers a diverse mix of rotation sites (rural, HMO, community-based, VA, and university) that allow for exposure to a variety of practice models and patient populations. The program is one of the nation's largest, graduating an average of 13 chiefs per year. The program supports work-life balance via the OHSU Department of Surgery's Torch Tournament, a unique year-long competition designed to foster connection, increase morale, and decrease burnout.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$76,813
PGY-1
$80,484
PGY-2
$84,286
PGY-3
$88,480
PGY-4
$93,199
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
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
- 18.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404021278
- NRMP Code:
- 1599440C0; 1599440P4; 1599440P0
- Total Positions:
- 77
- Interviews:
- 180
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- John Stowers
- Email:
- surgedu@ohsu.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1599440C0, 1599440P0, 1599440P4
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
- Contact Person:
- Erin Anderson
- Contact Email:
- surgedu@ohsu.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 25
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:25PGY-2:13PGY-3:13PGY-4:13PGY-5:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 75
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 2.2%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 6.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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