Program Overview

Introduction to the M.D. Program

The OHSU M.D. Program curriculum prepares future physicians for a rapidly changing world by aligning education with the future of healthcare. The program is designed to meet the demands of practicing medicine in the 21st century, with a focus on lifelong learning and improvement skills. Graduates of the program are equipped with the skills to listen, communicate, innovate, lead, and provide the care their communities need. The program aims to train the physician workforce of the future, with a strong emphasis on academic medicine, diversity, inclusion, and respect for all patients and communities. The OHSU School of Medicine prepares over 2,200 students and trainees for a dynamic healthcare and biomedical