About the Department
 

The department of obstetrics and gynecology of Oregon Health & Science University continues to experience growth and success. Built on a strong foundation, the department strives to excel in the areas of education, clinical care and healing, research, and community action. The faculty of the department will continue to look at new opportunities to improve our service in each of these key areas.

ObGyn Education Programs

Medical School Education

Our mission is to provide the highest quality education in women’s health care. This effort is focused in the 6-week required third year core clerkship in obstetrics and gynecology. However, our faculty is involved in women’s health education throughout the four-year medical school curriculum. Our goal is that every student graduate from OHSU with the basic knowledge and understanding of women’s health to enable them to provide outstanding care for their women patients.

Read more about the Clerkship Program.

Residency Program

The purpose of the residency program is to prepare physicians in the specialty of obstetrics and gynecology and to bring excellence to women’s health care. The environment at OHSU encompasses the whole socioeconomic spectrum with care being provided in a compassionate, considerate, and respectful manner. As such, OHSU, and the Ob/Gyn residency program, are committed to delivering high quality, cost effective family-oriented service in a collaborative environment that integrates education, research, and clinical leadership.

Read more about the Residency Program.

Fellowship Programs

OHSU has several fellowship programs in women's health including family planning, maternal-fetal medicine, and urogynecology and pelvic floor reconstruction.

Read more about the our fellowship programs.

Clinical Care and Healing

ObGyn and Women's Health Services at OHSU

The department offers care in many different specialties. Our goal is to offer patients quality treatment and seamless service.

For more information on these women's health services at OHSU, please see information on www.OHSUwomenshealth.com.

Research

Women’s Health Research at OHSU

The Women’s Health Research Unit provides a comprehensive infrastructure of resources to solicit, facilitate and manage clinical research in women’s health care and women with opportunities to participate in investigations of new clinical therapies and techniques designed to improve health, reduce suffering, and improve quality of life. Other ObGyn research programs at OHSU include BIRCWH, STORC, cancer trials and more.

Read more about women's health resarch at OHSU.

Community Action

Program Development and Outreach

Program Development and OutreachThis office provides educational programs and outreach to women throughout the state and Portland metro area. Programs include classes, lecture series, web resources, and a health information service. This office also facilitates communications and collaborations through newsletters, web site management, and working with other organizations.

Read more about community programs at http://www.OHSUwomenshealth.com

Contact Us

Click here for administrative contact information.

 

   

Joanna Cain, M.D., Chair
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Oregon Health & Science University 
3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road
Mail code L-466 
Portland, Oregon 97239-3098

Administrative Offices
Phone 503 494-2999 
Fax 503 494-4473

Center for Women's Health
Appointments 503 418-4500
Medical Records Fax 503 494-1678

Center for Women's HealthOHSU

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