How to apply

Applications to the Pediatric Residency Training Program must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), and should include the following:

• At least three letters of recommendation (we do not require a letter from the chair of the department) 
• Medical Student Performance Evaluation (formerly known as the “Dean's Letter”) 
• USMLE and/or COMLEX scores (our program requires at least Step 1/Level 1 of USMLE/COMLEX exam to apply; Step 2/Level 2 scores must be uploaded by January 31*)

We use the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Main Residency Match and Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) for selecting our incoming residents each year. Please see the link above for policies, timelines and the registration information. Our program will participate in the Voluntary Program Rank Order List Lock Pilot. As a result, we require transcript of a passing Step 2/Level 2 by January 31, 2026.

International medical graduates

We welcome applicants from international medical schools to apply to our program. Applicants must be legally able to work in the US or eligible to obtain work and must provide a copy of a valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates.

OHSU Pediatric Residency Virtual Café Events

The OHSU pediatric residency program welcomes prospective applicants to learn more about who we are at a virtual informal meet and greet with program leadership and residents on September 11, 2025, from 4-5 pm PST. Participation is not required to apply to our program, and attendance will not impact your application. Email pedsres@ohsu.edu to register or to request a recorded version of the program highlights if you are unable to attend the event.

Interviews

Applicants are invited for an interview based on holistic review of their application, therefore, we anticipate our first round of invitations will be released at the end of October. In compliance with national recommendations, all interviews will be conducted virtually.

Upon receipt of an application, the selection committee will review and notify each applicant by email of the decision to interview. Applicants may then schedule an interview online through Thalamus. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to interview all applicants.

After your interview

We hope that you find your virtual interview day with us to be informative and enjoyable! Please do not hesitate to contact us with any follow-up questions. If you would like to contact any residents, faculty, or program directors, please email pedsres@ohsu.edu.

Program Administrators: Jodi Leonard and Michael Grubbs 

Chief Residents: pedschief@ohsu.edu

Associate Program Directors: Sarah Green, Devlynne Sasha Ondusko, Beth Torwekar, and Melissa Weddle

Program Director: Megan Aylor