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We will accept intern applications for the 2023-24 academic year until September 27, 2023 via ERAS, an Electronic Residency Application Service. We use third party software (Thalamus) to manage our interview scheduling. All positions will be filled via the NRMP Match.
Effective the 2023-24 recruitment season (for 2024 Match), we will utilize ERAS Program Signaling as part of our holistic review process, but please be assured that we will review all applications, regardless of signaling preference.
AAMC Careers in Medicine recently shared interview resources with fourth-year medical students to provide guidance and effective practices for the components of residency interview season:
We will complete a holistic review of application files once they are complete with the following items:
ERAS Applications must be submitted to us by September 27, 2023, all supplemental materials (MSPE, Letters of Rec, Personal Statement, Medical School Transcript, and USMLE Transcript) must be received no later than October 4, 2023. Any applications that remain incomplete after 10/4/23 will not be reviewed and will be removed from consideration.
International medical graduate applicants must be ECFMG certified by the NRMP ranking deadline (February) to be considered. Current international medical students must be certified by June in the year they graduate. We require at least one year of clinical experience in the U.S. or in a health care system similar to the U.S. (e.g., Australia, Ireland, and the like) and have graduated from medical school in the last 2 years. Please note that we do not count externships, observerships, or research work as clinical experience.
Applications for PGY-2 and PGY-3 positions will be accepted (outside of ERAS) if openings arise. We recommend that interested candidates check with us in late February/early March, as that is when we would begin our recruitment process if openings do become available.
Once the review of a candidate's file has been completed by our selection committee, the candidate will receive an e-mail with our decision. Those invited to interview will schedule using the Thalamus online scheduling platform. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to interview all applicants, but please be assured that you will receive e-mail notification from us, regardless of our decision.
Our interviews will be held on Mondays and Fridays, with an occasional Wednesday, from 8:00am - 2:30pm PST. Please review our statement regarding our reasons for remaining virtual for the interview season.
Interview day schedule is in progress, and will be updated as we have more information.
For the 2024-25 season, all of our interviews will be conducted virtually. However, we recognize that some may choose to travel to Portland on their own time to further explore what Portland has to offer and offer these travel resources for review:
The Travel Portland website has a variety of applications for your mobile device to get you around town.
Transit from Portland Airport
There are several ground transportation options for traveling between the Portland Airport and Downtown Portland. The Portland International Airport lists several of these options and transportation company contact information.
Transit to OHSU Campus
Hotel Shuttles
Some hotels offer shuttle service to OHSU. Inquire with the hotel about shuttle service when you make your reservation.
Navigating the OHSU Campus
Taxicab
A taxicab from downtown to OHSU will vary in price depending on where you are staying. Calculate your approximate fare at this site.
What is your application deadline?
For the 2024 Match, we will accept applications through September 27, 2023. Applications will only be accepted through ERAS. All intern positions will again be filled through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Traditionally, all positions fill and we do not have available positions post-Match.
How many letters of recommendation may I submit?
You may submit a minimum of 2, maximum of 3 letters of recommendation. One of these letters should be the departmental/chair letter and at least one of the other letters should come from an Internal Medicine faculty member.
When are your interviews?
We generally interview late October/early November through mid to late January. For a list of interview dates, please visit our Interview Schedule tab.
What is your Resident salary, benefits, and contract information?
Our residents are members of the OHSU House Officers Union with a current contract that runs through June 2024. The union dues rate is currently 1.27% which results in an average cost to the OHSU HOU member of $68 per month.
Following are the 2023-24 benefits for OHSU residents, as negotiated in the House Officers' Union contract:
Are USMLE scores mandatory?
Applicants must report a passing Step 1 score to be eligible for an interview and report passing Step 2 scores by Jan 31 of the year in which they will match.
Do you have a minimum USMLE score?
We have made it our policy not to quote a "minimum score" for the USMLE and utilize a holistic approach to interview selection.
Do you accept COMLEX scores instead of USMLE scores?
Yes. We recommend submitting USMLE scores in addition to COMLEX, but it is not a mandatory requirement.
Do you offer preliminary or transitional year positions?
No
Do you hire outside of the NRMP match?
No, we do not. We participate as an "All In" program with the NRMP and are therefore prohibited from hiring outside of the Match.
Do you offer visiting resident/medical student rotations?
We are not accepting visiting medical students for Internal Medicine or IM Subspecialty rotations in the 2023-2024 academic year.
Do you have a graduation year cutoff?
To apply for the 2024 Match, you must have graduated from medical school no earlier than 2022. Our graduation year cutoff requirement is strict given the number of competitive applications that we receive.
Is U.S. clinical experience required for international graduates?
We require at least one year of clinical experience in the United States or in a health care system similar to the U.S. We do not count externships, observerships, or bench research work as clinical experience.
What is your requirement for ECFMG certification (for international medical graduates)?
To be considered for a personal interview, international graduates must be ECFMG certified by the NRMP ranking deadline (Feb 2024) and current international medical students must be ECFMG verified by June 2024.
Do you sponsor visas?
We are willing to sponsor visas, including but not limited to H-1B and J-1, for those who match with us. You must be legally able to work in the U.S. or be eligible to obtain work authorization.
How many International Medical Graduates are in your program?
We have 106 residents in our program for the 2023-2024 academic year, and all but 9 are U.S. medical school graduates.
Do you participate in the couples match?
Yes.
