Internal MedicineUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Portland, Oregon, sponsored by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health).

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About Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program

ACGME code
1404031357
Program director
Zachary Jacobs
Location
Portland, Oregon
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
38
First-year spots
Applicants
1,769
Latest cycle
Interview rate
26.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Portland, Oregon, sponsored by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health). It offers 38 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,769 applications and invited about 26.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
38
Interview rate
26.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates79%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs1%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White64%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Zachary Jacobs
Program coordinator
Dena Dowhaniuk
Coordinator phone
(503) 346-3558
Program phone
(503) 494-8359
Sponsoring institution
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)

Department of Medicine, OP-30 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road Portland, OR 97239-3098 Open in Google Maps

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program offer?

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program offers 38 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 38 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program?

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program received 1,769 applications and interviewed about 26.6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program located?

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program is located at Department of Medicine, OP-30 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road Portland, OR 97239-3098. Its sponsoring institution is Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health).

Who is the program director of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program?

The program director is Zachary Jacobs. The program coordinator, Dena Dowhaniuk, is the usual contact for application questions.

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