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Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program

Radiation oncologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Portland, OR(Portland, OR Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
#51
Specialty Rank
$77,202
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#51
Radiation oncology Ranking
43rd Percentile
Top 57% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4304021081
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
8

Contact Information

Nima Nabavizadeh
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
15
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
10
Non-Physician Staff:
11
0
Female Faculty:
20%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
90%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program features 10-week clinical rotations with 1-2 dedicated radiation oncology attendings, no cross-coverage, and once-weekly in-house call for clinical triage and inpatient consults. Residents have up to 12 months of flexible research or elective time, protected didactic time, and a generous resident budget for educational resources and conference travel. OHSU GME provides a housing allowance. Our structure fosters focused learning, strong mentorship, and a work-life balance.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Subsidized child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • 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
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$77,202
PGY-1
$77,202
PGY-2
$80,850
PGY-3
$84,873
PGY-4
$89,399
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

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

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
$77,202
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$113,532
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4304021081
Total Positions:
8
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Nima Nabavizadeh
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/25/2025 - 10/31/2025
Interview Period:
10/1/2025 - 11/30/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1599430A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
Primary Teaching Site:
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
Contact Person:
Niscelle Ward
Contact Email:
wardn@ohsu.edu

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
16.7%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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