Given the large number of highly qualified applicants, we will only review candidates who have submitted a program signal (silver or gold). Sending a signal does not guarantee an interview. We endorse the AAMC and AAIM recommendations that applicants should signal their home institution if they are interested in the program. Geographic preference for our region will be considered as part of our holistic selection criteria.

We will complete a holistic review of application files once they are complete with the following items:

• Dean's Letter/MSPE
• Department/Chair Letter
• Letters of Recommendation
  • 2 minimum/3 maximum (at least 1 by an IM faculty)
• Personal statement
• Medical School Transcript
• USMLE and/or COMLEX Transcript(s)
  • passing score on Step 1 required for application review
  • passing scores on Steps 1 & 2 required for ranking

All OHSU policies regarding eligibility for appointment to a residency position, as well as the most current version of our house officer contract, may be found here. 

ERAS Applications must be submitted to us by September 23, 2026, all supplemental materials (MSPE, Letters of Recommendation, Personal Statement, Medical School Transcript, and USMLE Transcript with at least a Step 1 result) must be received no later than October 1, 2026. Any applications that remain incomplete after 10/1/26 will not be reviewed and will be removed from consideration.

In addition to the standard materials listed above, applicants to the PSTP are also required to submit the following:

• Two research letters of recommendation (may be submitted outside of ERAS)
• Research personal statement

The research personal statement is your opportunity to convey your scientific trajectory and goals. In one to two pages, we encourage you to:

• Describe your research career goals and the kind of physician-scientist you aim to become
• Summarize your prior research experience, highlighting specific contributions, publications, presentations, or other accomplishments
• Explain your motivation for pursuing your chosen subspecialty and a research-focused career through the ABIM Research Pathway
• Identify the research areas or questions that interest you, along with OHSU investigators whose work aligns with your goals and with whom you would like to meet during the interview process

International medical graduates must be ECFMG certified by the NRMP ranking deadline (February) to be considered. Current international medical students must be certified by June in the year they graduate. We require at least one year of clinical experience in the U.S. or in a health care system like the U.S. (e.g., Australia, Ireland, etc.). Applicants must have graduated from medical school in the last two years. Please note that we do not count externships, observerships, or research work as clinical experience.

We will continue to host our interviews virtually for the foreseeable future. While we regret the lost opportunity for face-to-face connection with our applicants, we strongly believe this is outweighed by what is gained in terms of equity and environmental health. Requiring travel for in-person interviews creates a system of inequity among applicants. It also contributes significantly to climate change, which we believe physicians have a moral imperative to address given its substantial impact on the health of our patients. To ensure that you still get an adequate sense of who we are, we will continue to provide details about our residency through our website, social media account (Instagram), and comprehensive program videos.

Once an application has been reviewed by our selection committee, the candidate will receive an email notifying them of our decision. Those invited to interview will schedule their interview via the Thalamus online platform. While we regret that we are unable to offer interviews to all applicants due to the volume of applications received, all candidates will be notified of the the outcome of our review. 

We recommend you schedule your interview as soon as possible after receiving an invitation. Waiting lists will be offered for all interview dates in the event a candidate needs or prefers a date that is unavailable at the time they attempt to schedule. We will not invite more candidates than we are able to accommodate for interviews. 

Our interview dates fall on Mondays and Fridays, with a few Wednesdays throughout the season, and run 8:00am - 2:30pm PST.

PSTP Interviews
In addition to the standard interview described above, PSTP applicants will also complete research-focused interviews virtually with the PSTP Program Director, subspecialty fellowship Program Director, and research faculty. The research interviews are an opportunity for the program to learn about your research interests and goals, and equally for you to evaluate potential mentors and research opportunities at OHSU. The interview schedule and specific dates will be shared with invited applicants.

Second Looks
We are unable to offer second looks, either virtually or in person. Any candidate interested in visiting Portland and the OHSU campus is welcome to do so independently. If you are planning a visit, feel free to contact imresapp@ohsu.edu and we are happy to provide you with a list of resources for a self-guided tour of our beautiful city.

Post-Interview Communication
Our program adheres to the AAIM recommendation to limit post-interview communication, which helps to avoid miscommunications and unnecessary stress for applicants. Please reach out to us if you have a question specific to our program that was not answered during your interview day or through review of our documents and websites.

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What is your Resident salary, benefits, and contract information?

Our residents are members of the OHSU House Officers Union with a current contract that runs through June 2027. The union dues rate is currently 1.27% which results in an average cost to the OHSU HOU member of $68 per month. 

More on GME Employment & Benefits; including salary information, a sample resident contract (Appointment Agreement), and eligibility for appointment requirements.

Following are the 2025-26 benefits for OHSU residents, as negotiated in the House Officers' Union contract (provided each academic year, unless otherwise noted):

• Four weeks of paid Vacation
• Three weeks of paid Sick Leave (can be used for health care appointments)
• Paid Parental Leave provided in accordance with institutional, ACGME, and federal/state policies.
• Various plan options for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with optional disability, AD&D, and family coverage ... which takes effect on the first day of orientation in mid-June. Learn more here.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (use of pre-tax dollars for eligible health-care and childcare expenses)
• Health Savings Account for those who choose a qualifying medical plan (use of pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified medical expenses)
• House Officer Retirement plan (3% OHSU paid pre-tax contribution that is 100% vested immediately)
• Resident Wellness Program (free, confidential counseling and coaching services in a private location)
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential counseling and referral services for employees and immediate family)
• Meal Money Allowance
• Parking (priority parking at a discounted rate)
• Alternative Transportation (generous discount on public transit passes; stipend for walking or biking to work)
• Annual Housing Allowance ($3,813 for 2025-26) rolled into 26 pay periods.
• Relocation Assistance (up to $1,200 for relocation of >50 miles - available to new PGY-1s only)
• Annual Educational Stipend (currently $1,000 per academic year)
• Bilingual Proficiency Bonus (currently $1,000 per academic year for qualifying house officers)
• USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX  Level 3 registration fee reimbursement
• Medical Licensure fees (Limited Licenses only, paid by OHSU to the medical board)
• Lab Coats and Scrubs

Are USMLE scores mandatory?
Applicants must report a passing Step 1 score to be eligible for an interview and report passing Step 2 scores by Jan 31 of the year in which they will match.

Do you have a minimum USMLE score?
We have made it our policy not to quote a "minimum score" for the USMLE and utilize a holistic approach to interview selection.  

Do you accept COMLEX scores instead of USMLE scores?
Yes. While we recommend submitting USMLE scores in addition to COMLEX, this is not mandatory.

Do you offer preliminary or transitional year positions?
No

Do you hire PGY-1 positions outside of the NRMP match?
No, we do not.  We participate as an "All In" program with the NRMP and are therefore prohibited from hiring PGY-1 residents outside of the Match.

Do you hire PGY-2/3 positions outside of the NRMP match?
Applications for PGY-2 and PGY-3 positions will be accepted outside of ERAS if positions become available, through this is rare. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact imresapp@ohsu.edu in late February or early March to inquire about potential openings.

Are you participating in the NRMP Voluntary Program Rank Order List Lock Pilot?
In partnership with several of our peer programs, we have decided not to participate in the NRMP ROL lock pilot and will not be offering in-person or virtual second looks. We hope this decision helps to ease financial and logistical burdens for applicants during the recruitment process.

Do you offer visiting resident/medical student rotations?
We are not currently accepting visiting medical students for Internal Medicine or IM Subspecialty rotations.

Do you have a graduation year cutoff?
We require applicants to have graduated from medical school within the preceding two years. This means that applicants must have graduated no earlier than 2025 to apply for the 2027 Match. Our graduation year cutoff requirement is strict given the number of competitive applications that we receive.

Do you sponsor visas?
We are willing to sponsor visas, including, but not limited to, H-1B and J-1, for candidates who match with our program. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. or eligible to obtain work authorization.

How many International Medical Graduates are in your program?
We typically match 1-3 International Medical Graduates per year.

Do you participate in the couples match?
Yes!