Oregon Health & Science University Diversity Program
Please let your FSA know if you are interested in this opportunity.
The OHSU Diversity Program for Visiting Students provides mentoring and financial assistance to students who have demonstrated personal experience or interest in diversity, health disparities, or serving underrepresented populations. This program is open to candidates who demonstrate this, have expressed interest in applying to an OHSU residency program, and at least one of the following: grew up in a rural community or have experienced significant disadvantage or adversity. Program goals and benefits include:
Program Goals
- Enhance student awareness of opportunities in academic medicine at OHSU and in Portland.
- Increase the number of diverse students applying to OHSU’s Residency Programs.
- Provide mentoring and networking for diverse students.
Program Benefits
- Mentoring. All participants will be assigned a faculty advisor/mentor and be offered opportunities to network with other OHSU house staff and students.
- Financial Assistance. A stipend of $2,000 will be awarded to cover room and board and transportation during the rotation at OHSU.
Attached is a program flyer and an application form. For additional information, please contact Maya Severson in the Office of Graduate Medical Education at 503-494-8652 or seversom@ohsu.edu.
Diversity Program for Visiting Students