Thoracic Surgery - Independent Residency Program
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) is an ACGME-accredited university-based Thoracic surgery - independent residency program in Portland, OR. It has 1 PGY-1 position per year and approximately 3 residents in training. It reports 33.3% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $94,177. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.
Overview
Accredited since 1970 · 2 years · Last ACGME review 2024
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Match data pending
Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.
Training tracks
Other
OtherResidents
Cohort composition
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
Resident roster
Resident roster — data pending
Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.
Schedule & Culture
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
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Source: FREIDA facility profile.
Primary teaching site: Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) · Portland, OR
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
PrimaryPortland Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Location
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $94,177 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 9.9% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$1,922/mo · 62 days on market6.15% rental listings MoM
Specials
Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for Multnomah County, Oregon (US Census ACS).
County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).
Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.
People
Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) located?
- Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) is located in Portland, OR.
- What type of program is Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)?
- Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) is a university-based residency program.
- Is Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)?
- Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) has approximately 3 residents in training.
- How much is rent near Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)?
- Median rent near Portland, OR is ~$1,785/month for a 1BR and ~$2,762/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
- Does Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Yes — 33.3% of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)'s current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- Yes — Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) require?
- Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- What is the resident salary at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)?
- Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) reports a PGY-1 salary of $94,177. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)?
- US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
- Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Thoracic surgery - independent residency program positions as they appear.