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Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program

OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Portland, OR(Portland, OR Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#10
Specialty Rank
$74,008
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#10
Ophthalmology Ranking
93rd Percentile
Top 7% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2404021131
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
48

Contact Information

Daniel Tu
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
15
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.7
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
3.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
67
Non-Physician Staff:
25
0
Female Faculty:
38.8%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
60%
0

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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)
  • 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

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$74,008
PGY-1
$77,379
PGY-2
$80,868
PGY-3
$84,718
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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

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
19.1%(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
$74,008
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$108,835
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2404021131
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
48
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Daniel Tu
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
Yes

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
Primary Teaching Site:
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
Contact Person:
Susan E Minnieweather
Contact Email:
bonys@ohsu.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5
PGY-4:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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