Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program

Neurological Surgery 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
1604021070
Program director
Josiah Orina
Location
Portland, Oregon
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
279
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Portland, Oregon, sponsored by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health). It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 279 applications and invited about 16.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurological Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 72 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed26%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
16.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White76%
  • Asian14%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other24%

Contact and location

Program director
Josiah Orina
Program coordinator
Ashley Schlesinger
Coordinator phone
(503) 494-6207
Program phone
(503) 494-9979
Sponsoring institution
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)

3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road CR-137 Portland, OR 97239 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?

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% 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 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program received 279 applications and interviewed about 16.5% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program?

Applicants who sent Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program is located at 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road CR-137 Portland, OR 97239. 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 Josiah Orina. The program coordinator, Ashley Schlesinger, is the usual contact for application questions.

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