Rotation Structure

The rotation structure for the OHSU Preventive Medicine Residency occurs over 2 years, after the resident has completed a PGY1 transitional year, or a prior residency in another ACGME-recognized specialty. The first year in our program (i.e., PGY2 year) combines a blend of rotations including population health management and administration, county health department work, clinical prevention, and elective time. The second year in our program (i.e., PGY3 year) allows additional time for a practicum, which is a mentored experience in an area of preventive medicine of particular interest to each individual resident. For residents that enter the residency without an MPH, MPH coursework will be integrated into both years of training. 

Sample rotation lines

Preventive Medicine Year One
Population Health Management & Administration   5 months
Urban County Health Dept (Multnomah)  3 months
Rural County Health Dept (Columbia)               2 months
Occupational Health     1 month
Elective 1 month
Clinical Preventive Medicine Longitudinally spread throughout year
MPH Coursework Fall, winter and spring terms
Preventive Medicine Year Two
Population Health Management & Administration   4 months
Practicum   6 months
Elective 2 months
Clinical Preventive Medicine   Longitudinally spread throughout year
MPH Fall, winter, spring and summer terms

 

PGY-2 Clinic Experiences

  • Department of Corrections
  • STI, TB, (Multnomah County)
  • Lifestyle Medicine
  • MOUD/Addictions at Central City Concern
  • Multnomah County Refugee Clinic
  • OHSU Benson School-Based Health Center
  • OHSU Occupational Health
  • OHSU Preventive Cardiology
  • OHSU Travel Medicine
  • Rural Public Health (Columbia County)
  • Well Child/Adolescent Medicine Clinics

 

PGY-3 Clinic Experiences 

  • Department of Corrections
  • STI, TB (Multnomah County)
  • Lifestyle Medicine
  • MOUD/Addictions at Central City Concern
  • Multnomah County Refugee Clinic
  • OHSU Benson School-Based Health Center
  • OHSU Occupational Health
  • OHSU Preventive Cardiology
  • OHSU Travel Medicine*
  • Rural Public Health (Columbia County)
  • Well Child/Adolescent Medicine Clinics

 

Potential Electives: 

  • Global Health
  • Lifestyle Medicine
  • Community Organizing
  • Population Health Leadership
  • Note: Elective rotation occurs during MPH Break Time, and Sample Weekly Schedule changes to "Elective Weekly Schedule"

Practicum Experience :

  • Residents may perform practicum experience at any core rotation site.
  • Residents may perform practicum at offsite location with program approval.