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Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program

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
4404021278
Program director
Farah Husain
Location
Portland, Oregon
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
1,421
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Portland, Oregon, sponsored by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health). It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,421 applications and invited about 15.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 78 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
15.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates91%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men34%
  • White63%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Farah Husain
Program coordinator
Erin Anderson
Coordinator phone
(503) 494-7344
Program phone
(503) 494-8311
Sponsoring institution
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)

3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Pk Rd, L223 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 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 3% of residents at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program offers 12 first-year Surgery positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program received 1,421 applications and interviewed about 15.6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program is located at 3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Pk Rd, L223 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 Farah Husain. The program coordinator, Erin Anderson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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