Student Organizations and Groups
SNMA and LMSA
OHSU students have formed chapters of both the Student National Medical Association and the Latino Medical Student Association, both supporting medical students of color. Coalition for Affirmation and Health of Sexual Minorities (CHASM)
Students from the School of Medicine helped to create an inter-school organization to represent the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, questioning and queer individuals who make up the OHSU community.
Graduate Student Organization
The Graduate Student Organization (GSO) is a representative body for graduate students from all areas of OHSU.It is a meeting point for students to partake in inter-departmental activities and provides a venue for an active and fun graduate life.
Global Health Alliance
The GHA is a student group that promotes global health awareness, education and advocacy at OHSU, and facilitates opportunities for students to visit other countries to learn about health care in diverse cultures and settings.
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Student Physicians for Social Responsibility at OHSU
The student group of Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility at OHSU seeks to educate and advocate in the student body on issues of environmental health toxins and the achievement of a sustainable environment, dangers of nuclear weapons and health effects of war, and the reduction of violence and its causes.
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For a complete list of Student Interest Groups, both specialty and non-specialty, visit the Student Affairs pages.
Office for Student Access
The mission of the Office for Student Access is to help support the University’s mission and value of diversity within OHSU by facilitating and supporting equal access to its programs and services for students who experience a disability. Interested students can register with the OSA to be assigned a Program Accommodation Liaison.
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Student Wellness The Joseph B. Trainer Student Health Service is available to all currently registered students in degree and certificate training programs who are assessed the required health fees in addition to their tuition at OHSU. Services are also available for the spouse or registered domestic partner of an eligible student. The Health Service provides confidential primary outpatient care and counseling services.
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OHSU also operates a Fitness and Sports Center on the Marquam Hill campus available to students, faculty, staff and community members. The Center offers a variety of classes and equipment, including personal training sessions, a lap pool, squash/raquetball courts, a basketball court, weight and cardio machines and a spa.
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Other Student Resources on Campus
Volunteering and Community Service
OHSU invests significant resources in developing community outreach and public service activities. To learn more about OHSU's community service, or get involved, read about some of our outreach programs:
Outreach Programs
The Student Physicians for Social Responsibility (Student PSR) and the Internal Medicine Interest Group maintain a list of medical and non-medical service opportunities for health students. To download the current list, visit their website.
Living in Portland
OHSU is located in Portland, a dynamic, livable city that attracts residents and visitors from around the globe. Portland has big-city activities and culture combined with small-town ease of access and hospitality. Portland offers:
- Culturally rich African American, Latino, Russian, Vietnamese, Ethiopian, Somalian, Chinese and other neighborhood communities;
- Proximity to Native American communities;
- Restaurants serving authentic cuisine from all over the world;
- A thriving night life;
- Proximity to Seattle's cultural gateway;
- One of the nation's best public transit systems;
- Urban planning that creates an accessible and cosmopolitan environment;
- Surroundings of mountains, waterfalls, coastline, rivers, forests offering extensive outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, wind-surfing, skiing, backpacking and more;
- A dynamic culture and arts community offering ballet, opera, galleries, performance art, local theater, local dance and many opportunities to get involved.
