Application Process
Hillsboro Medical Center values a diverse and culturally competent workforce and honors the uniqueness of each person, challenges stereotypes, promotes sensitivity, displays respect, promotes inclusion and serves as advocates for the under-represented and underserved.
People with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. OHSU Health Hillsboro Medical Center provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization.
Applicant criteria
- Applicants must pass USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Level 2 prior to February 1, 2026.
- Applicants who completed medical training before June, 2020, must have recent, hands on, US clinical experience or equivalent experience (six months of hands-on experience is preferred).
- All applicants must be eligible for employment at OHSU at the time of hire.
- All applicants must qualify for a limited medical license through the Oregon Medical Board.
- Applicants graduating from a medical school outside of the United States must be ECFMG certified or eligible for an ECFMG certificate at the time of graduation (if graduating in 2025).
How to apply
Submit completed applications through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). Interested applicants must submit the following:
- Personal statement
- Three letters of recommendation (at least one from an internal medicine physician)
- Dean’s Letter/MSPE
- Medical School Transcript
- USMLE/COMLEX scores
- Passing score on Step 1 is required for application review.
- Passing score on Step 1 and Step 2 are required for ranking.
- ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
Register for the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
Additional information
- Only ERAS applications will be accepted
- All applicants will be selected through the NRMP match
- Observerships and research experience will not be considered for clinical experience requirements
- Applicants must be legally able to work in the U.S. or eligible to obtain work authorization (H1B and J1 visas)
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Application deadline
Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) starting Sept. 3, 2025. We conduct a holistic review of applications and utilize the ERAS Program Signaling as part of our review process.
Interviews for the 2025-2026 season will be conducted virtually October – January. Our program will participate in the NRMP Voluntary Rank Order List Lock Pilot and we will be hosting an on-site second look visit in February 2026.
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