Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program
About This Program
OHSU's General Surgery Residency program offers a diverse mix of rotation sites (rural, HMO, community-based, VA, and university) that allow for exposure to a variety of practice models and patient populations. The program is one of the nation's largest, graduating an average of 13 chiefs per year. The program supports work-life balance via the OHSU Department of Surgery's Torch Tournament, a unique year-long competition designed to foster connection, increase morale, and decrease burnout.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Farah Husain, MD
Oregon Health & Science University
Primary Program Contact
Erin Anderson, BA
Oregon Health & Science University
Locations
Oregon Health & Science University
Mackenzie Hall Room 3168/Mailcode L223
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239-3011
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97201-3098
1015 Nw 22nd Ave
Portland, OR 97210-3090
9205 Sw Barnes Rd
Portland, OR 97225-6661
3710 Sw Us Veterans Hospital Rd
Portland, OR 97207
2801 N Gantenbein Ave
Portland, OR 97227-1674
500 Ne Multnomah St
Portland, OR 97232-2099
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 6, 2025 - Jan 27, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.