• Total applications received: 4,500+
• Of the 4,500 applications received, approx. 9% are Oregonians, 91% are non-residents
• Applicants Interviewed: 550+
• Number of acceptance offers made: 210+
• Class size: 115
• Profile of Entering Class:
  • 70% residents of Oregon
  • Average age: 26
  • Average total GPA: 3.63
  • Average science GPA: 3.56
  • Average MCAT: 31
  • 30% are previous applicants
  • Represent 70+ different undergraduate institutions

All applicants must apply through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS). AMCAS offers a web-based process which receives applications to OHSU from June 1 through October 15. To access the application, visit the AAMC website at www.aamc.org and click on the AMCAS link.

After the Admissions Office receives your application packet from AMCAS, the admissions staff will send a secondary application invitation via email.

OHSU is not currently participating in the AMCAS letter service.

Letters of recommendation must be on official letterhead and signed by the letter writer.  The applicant’s full name and AAMC ID number must be included on the letter of recommendation. We recommend that letters be submitted electronically via VirtualEvals or Interfolio.  If sent by US mail, letters must be sent directly from the school or letter writer(s) and must be addressed to:

OHSU School of Medicine

Office of Admissions

Mail Code: L102

3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road

Portland, OR 97239-3098

Academic and Selection Factors

The following is a listing of the estimated averages for the entering class:

Candidates for admission are considered comparatively on the basis of:

• Assessment of motivation, ability to communicate, problem-solving ability and maturity
• Review of overall scholastic record
• Review of MCAT scores
• Review of letters of recommendation
• Understanding and appreciation of health care issues and/ or biomedical research
• Interest in rural health, underserved areas and primary care
• With respect to the M.D./Ph.D. Combined Degree Program, commitment to and potential for biomedical research

The committee adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of sex, age, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability or sexual orientation. The School of Medicine gives preference to the following applicants:

• Residents of Oregon.
• WICHE-Certified residents of Montana and Wyoming.
• Applicants applying to the M.D./Ph.D. and M.D./M.P.H. Combined Degree Programs.
• Non-resident applicants with superior achievements in academics and other related experiences. For the 2010 cycle, superior academics is defined as a cumulative Total GPA, as reported by AMCAS, of 3.65 or higher and a cumulative score of 32 or higher on the most-recent eligible MCAT.
• The School of Medicine Admissions Committee fully recognizes the importance of diversity in its student body and in the physician workforce in providing for effective delivery of health care. Accordingly, the OHSU School of Medicine strongly encourages applications from persons from all socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, religious, and educational backgrounds and from persons from groups underrepresented in medicine.
  

All applicants must have United States citizenship or resident alien status with a current green card indicating they are a permanent resident of the United States. Resident aliens are encouraged to have at least one year of full-time college work at a university or college in the United States. Resident aliens are more competitive if they can speak English fluently.

Estimated Tuition and Fees for 2009-2010

                                   Annual Tuition                Annual Tuition, Fees & Major Medical

ATTENTION: Summary of Key Considerations in Determining Classification as a Resident:

1. Establishment of a domicile in Oregon for a period of 12 months or more prior to the beginning of the term for which residency is sought.

2. Financial dependence on an Oregon resident or financial independence.

3. Primary purpose for being in Oregon other than to obtain an education.

4. Nature and source of financial resources.

5.Various other indicia of residency, e.g., ownership of Oregon living quarters, permanent Oregon employment, payment of Oregon income taxes.

For complete information on residency rules refer to the Residence Classification Policy and Procedures located at http://www.ohsu.edu/registrar. Click on Residency Policy located under the Registrar Information section.

The tuition and fee schedule and residency information listed above are provided for information purposes only. The Oregon Health & Science University, School of Medicine, or program reserves the right to make changes in fees, tuition and other costs which range from minimal to substantial without advance notice. This document should not be construed in any way as forming the basis of a contract.

Because the M.D. degree signifies that the holder is a physician prepared for entry into the practice of medicine within postgraduate training programs, it follows that candidates for graduation must have the knowledge, skills, attitudes and judgment to function in a broad variety of clinical situations and to render a wide spectrum of patient care. Therefore, all students admitted to the School of Medicine must be able to meet, with or without reasonable accommodation, the following abilities and expectations. Students/Applicants who may have questions regarding the technical standards or believe that they may need to request reasonable accommodation in order to meet the standards are encouraged to contact the Education & Student Affairs Office.

1. Candidates must be able to observe demonstrations and experiments in the basic sciences. 
   
2. Candidates must have sufficient use of the sensory, vision, hearing, motor, and the somatic sensation necessary to perform a physical examination. Candidates must be able to perform activities such as palpation, auscultation, percussion, the administration of intravenous medication, the application of pressure to stop bleeding, the opening of obstructed airways, the movements, equilibrium and functional use of the sense of touch and vision. 
   
3. Candidates must be able to learn to respond with precise, quick and appropriate action in emergency situations. 
   
4. Candidates must be able to communicate with accuracy, clarity, efficiency, and sensitivity. 
   
5. Candidates must have the skills to be able to analyze and synthesize information, solve problems, and reach diagnostic and therapeutic judgments. 
   
6. Candidates must be able to acknowledge evaluation and respond appropriately. 
   
7. Candidates must possess the interpersonal skills to develop rapport and positive relationships with patients. 
   
8. Candidates are expected to possess the perseverance, diligence, and consistency to complete the medical school curriculum. Candidates, therefore, must be able to tolerate physically taxing workloads, to function effectively under stress, to adapt to changing environments, to display flexibility, and to function in the face of uncertainties inherent in the clinical problems of many patients.

Information contained herein may be changed during the course of any academic year. The Oregon Health & Science University, School of Medicine, or program reserves the right to make changes including but not limited to changes in policies, fees, tuition, course offerings and requirements. This document should not be construed in any way as forming the basis of a contract.