Prospective Students
OHSU offers over 35 programs for students to gain research and clinical experience. Visit OHSU's education website for more information. OHSU also has opportunities to volunteer in various settings in the hospital.
In conjunction with OHSU’s outreach programs, the Center for Diversity & Multicultural Affairs (CeDMA) assists prospective students who are interested in pursuing OHSU degree program, particularly offering assistance to students who are disadvantaged and/or underrepresented in health and science careers.
Some of the services offered include:
Academic advising – CeDMA partners with health and science advisors/counselors of universities and colleges and community organizations to identify prospective students. Advisors, community organizations, and others may schedule visits with CeDMA staff. Students may also participate in the program by contacting CeDMA directly. Presentation to groups are also scheduled by appointment. Email CeDMA or call 503-494-5657.
Student Resources are offered to participants of the advising program may use materials such as MCAT, DAT, GRE, etc. CeDMA also maintains scholarship lists and other informational resources for students interested in the health and sciences.
Enrichment Programs – CeDMA Programs include: Equity Summer Research, the Healthcare Adventures in Medicine and Science (HAMS) and the Annual Multicultural Health and Science Career Conference. The Ted R. Lilley Cancer CURE program provides hands-on laboratory experience in cancer research for high school juniors.
The Coalition for Health and Affirmation of Sexual Minorities
CHASM is an OHSU campus-wide organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) students, faculty, residents, and staff and their allies, friends, and family.
The goal of CHASM is the full and harmonious integration of all persons into the academic, social, and professional life of OHSU, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. CHASM seeks to build bridges of friendship and understanding between groups of people. Working together, the members of CHASM offer advocacy, education, and social support to the OHSU community.
New to OHSU?
Are you a new student or member of the faculty or staff? Are you wondering "where are my people?" Would you just like to talk to someone else in the OHSU queer community? E-mail CHASM and tell us who you would like to talk with, such as another student, faculty, or staff member, and we will e-introduce you to someone on the Welcoming Committee.
