Pediatric Residency Program
application process
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November 15, 2008 |
Applications to the Pediatric Residency Training Program must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). A minimum of two letters of recommendation are required, along with the dean's letter. A photograph of yourself is preferred. Applicants are invited for an interview based on the strength of their application.
We prefer that supporting material such as the dean's letter precede the interview, but we realize this is not always possible. It is the applicant's responsibility to determine that the ERAS application is completed on time.
Interview Dates
2008-2009
- November: 3, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 26
- December: 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19
- January: 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 20, 23, 26, 27
Your interview day takes place at Doernbecher Children's Hospital. If you would like to come for an extra day we would be happy to let you see anything of interest to you. Spending an extra day in Portland would also give you a chance to see more of the beautiful Northwest.
When we receive your application, we will review it and then notify you by e-mail through the ERAS system to call and schedule an interview. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applicants, we cannot interview all applicants. Appointments are on weekdays only (except Thursdays), and last from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., including lunch with residents. We generally interview from mid-October to the end of January. During your visit we will give you a tour of our facilities and you will have the opportunity to talk with residents and faculty.
For International Graduate
If you are a graduate of a foreign medical school, you must have completed at least one year of clinical training in the US or Canada. You must also provide a copy of a valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, and participate in the National Residency Match Program and ERAS. In addition, applicants who are not U.S. citizens must be able to meet the requirements for an appropriate U.S. visa.
Lodging
Nearby lodging includes; Residence Inn by Marriott, 2115 SW River Parkway, 503-552-9500; Days Inn City Center, 1414 SW 6th, 503-221-1611; and the Portland Marriott City Center, 520 SW Broadway, 503-226-6300. You can find many others at POVA website.
How to get to OHSU
We encourage you to use our Portland Tram located at 3303 SW Bond Avenue, which will provide you a quick trip from downtown Portland to our campus. The Tram is easily accessible via the Portland Street car in downtown www.portlandtram.org. We will mail a pass to all applicants scheduled for interviews.
If you are arriving by car, call 503-418-5170 to arrange for a campus parking pass. From the Portland airport, take the MAX light rail Red Line to downtown Portland, then switch to the street car which will take you to our Tram.
For information, contact:
Laurie Ashenbrenner, Residency Coordinator
Dept. of Pediatrics, DC10S
Oregon Health & Science University
707 SW Gaines Road, Mail: CDRC-P
Portland, OR 97239-3098
503-418-5170
FAX 503-418-5337