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 letters minimum/3 maximum, with at least 1 letter written by an internal medicine faculty member
• 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 24, 2025, 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, 2025. Any applications that remain incomplete after 10/1/25 will not be reviewed and will be removed from consideration.

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 similar to the U.S. (e.g., Australia, Ireland, and the like). Applicants must have graduated from medical school in the last two (2) years. Please note that we do not count externships, observerships, or research work as clinical experience.

Applications for PGY-2 and PGY-3 positions will be accepted (outside of ERAS) if openings arise.  We recommend that interested candidates check with us in late February/early March, as that is when we would begin our recruitment process if openings do become available.

Once the review of a candidate's file has been completed by our selection committee, the candidate will receive an e-mail with our decision. Those invited to interview will schedule on their own using the Thalamus online scheduling platform. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to interview all applicants, but please be assured that you will receive an e-mail notification from us, regardless of our decision.

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

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

All of our interviews will be conducted virtually. However, we recognize that some may choose to travel to Portland on their own time to further explore what Portland has to offer. Please visit our Portland & Oregon page for more information.

Interview Day schedule:

• 8:00 - 9:00am: Visit with the Program Director
• 9:00am - noon:
  • Two 30-minute interviews with two different faculty
  • Small group discussions with residents
  • 1:1 on time for each candidate with Program Director
• 12:00 - 1:00pm: Resident Noon Report (similar to morning report)
• 1:15 - 2:00pm: Small group discussions with residents or 30 min interviews with faculty
• 2:00 - 2:15pm: Debrief with Program Director

Second Looks

We do not offer second looks, either virtually or in person. Any candidate interested in visiting Portland and the OHSU campus is welcome to do so, but they will be non-hosted, self-directed visits. There is information under our Portland & Oregon section to help anyone interested in planning a visit to our beautiful city.

Post-Interview Communication

Our program adheres to the AAIM recommendation to limit post-interview communication. This 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 after review of our documents and websites. We hope you enjoy your interview day and that you develop a thorough understanding of who we are as a program and community.

What is your application deadline?

For the 2026 Match, we will accept applications through September 24, 2025.  Applications will only be accepted through ERAS.  All PGY-1 positions will be filled through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).  Traditionally, all positions fill, and we do not have available positions post-Match.  

How many letters of recommendation may I submit?

Separate from the Department/Chair letter, you may submit a minimum of 2 / maximum of 3 letters of recommendation. At least one of the three letters should come from an Internal Medicine faculty member.

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 is 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
• Parking (priority parking at a discounted rate)
• Alternative Transportation (generous discount on public transit passes; stipend for walking or biking to work)
• Annual Housing Stipend (currently $3,500 rolled into resident salaries)
• Relocation Assistance (up to $1,200 for relocation of >50 miles - available to new PGY-1s only)
• Annual Educational Allowance (currently $1,000 per academic year)
• Bilingual 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. We recommend submitting USMLE scores in addition to COMLEX, but it is not a mandatory requirement.

Do you offer preliminary or transitional year positions?

No

Do you hire 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.

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 second looks for the 2025-2026 application season. 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?

To apply for the 2026 Match, you must have graduated from medical school no earlier than 2024.  Our graduation year cutoff requirement is strict given the number of competitive applications that we receive.

Is U.S. clinical experience required for international graduates?

We require at least one year of clinical experience in the United States or in a health care system similar to the U.S. We do not count externships, observerships, or research as clinical experience.

What is your requirement for ECFMG certification (for international medical graduates)?

To be considered for a personal interview, international graduates must be ECFMG certified by the NRMP ranking deadline (Feb 2026) and current international medical students must be ECFMG verified by June 2026.

Do you sponsor visas?

We are willing to sponsor visas, including, but not limited to, H-1B and J-1, for those who match with us.  You must be legally able to work in the U.S. or be eligible to obtain work authorization.

How many International Medical Graduates are in your program?

We have 108 residents in our program for the 2025-2026 academic year, and all but 6 are U.S. medical school graduates.

Do you participate in the couples match?

Yes.