In addition to residency programs and fellowships, the Department of Surgery offers required and elective courses, and research opportunities for medical students.  

Our surgical curriculum is designed to educate physicians in all specialties and prepare them to provide thoughtful, well-rounded surgical care. 

• Oregon Health & Science University, Marquam Hill Campus
• Portland VA Medical Center 
• Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
• Providence Portland Medical Center
• Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
• Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center
• Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center 

• PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend, Springfield, Oregon
• St. Charles Medical Center, Bend, Oregon
• Asante Three Rivers Medical Center, Grants Pass, Oregon*
• Curry General Hospital, Gold Beach, Oregon*
• Grande Ronde Hospital, La Grande, Oregon* 

*Fulfils rural rotation requirement 

• Abdominal wall surgery
• Cardiothoracic surgery
• Colorectal surgery
• Complex abdominal surgery
• Foregut and metabolic bariatric surgery
• Trauma surgical ICU
• Pediatric surgery
• Plastic surgery
• Surgery research (requires approval; contact the medical student coordinator at dosmedstu@ohsu.edu for details)
• Vascular surgery 

Acceptance for a visiting rotation does not guarantee an interview for our general surgery, integrated plastic, or integrated vascular surgery residency programs. 

If you are an accepted visiting student and unable to fulfill a rotation, please notify the Department of Surgery medical student coordinator at dosmedstu@ohsu.edu. You must drop no later than 30 days prior to the start of the rotation. 

In support of our commitment to a fair and inclusive healthcare system, we select up to two visiting students to participate in a fourth-year surgery sub-internship at OHSU. Eligible applicants are highly qualified students that identify as having experienced significant disadvantage or adversity, including:  

We accept scholarship applications beginning in early spring. Get details about the scholarship application process and how to qualify. You will apply for clinical rotation(s) through AAMC Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO). 

If you have questions about the visiting student program or scholarship, please email the medical student coordinator at dosmedstu@ohsu.edu. 

Alexandra C. Bolognese, M.D., Ph.D., FACS, is Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Abdominal Organ Transplantation. She joined the OHSU team in 2022 and has been the CCE Director since 2024. She also serves as Associate Program Director for the ASTS Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery Fellowship, Faculty Advisor for the Association of Women Surgeons Student Chapter and Residency Specialty Advisor for General Surgery. 

In and out of the OR, Dr. Bolognese loves sharing her passion for the field with learners. She is interested in raising public awareness for organ donations, expanding access to transplant services, and fostering early engagement in surgery and healthcare careers. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Bolognese enjoys practicing yoga, reading time-travel romance and dystopian fiction, and exploring Oregon with her husband and daughter.  

Harish Krishnamoorthi, M.D., R.P.V.I., is Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Vascular Surgery. After completing medical school at Vanderbilt University, he completed his general surgery internship and residency at the University of Texas Southwestern and vascular surgery fellowship at OHSU. He joined OHSU in 2023 and has been the co-clerkship director since 2025. He is also Assistant Program Director for the OHSU Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Fellowship, Open Skills Director for the OHSU General Surgery Residency and Quality Medical Director for the Division of Vascular Surgery. 

Dr. Krishnamoorthi is passionate about using every patient encounter as a learning opportunity for all levels of trainees. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Krishnamoorthi enjoys reading, playing classical guitar, going to as many concerts as possible and embarrassing himself at pick-up basketball. 

 Marci Jo Ashby, AB-HC, APACS, CMA, is the medical student coordinator.