Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University is a public research university located in Portland, Oregon, and is one of the top National Institutes of Health-funded institutions, with collaborations with Oregon State University, University of Oregon, and Portland State University. The university is known for its Doernbecher Children's Hospital, which is a major Children's Miracle Network hospital, and has partnerships with Kaiser Permanente, Providence Health & Services, and Legacy Health. The university is also affiliated with the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Portland), providing training and research opportunities for students and faculty.

● History

The university was founded in 1887 as the University of Oregon Medical School, with the first classes held in Portland's Old Town. In 1917, the school merged with the Willamette University College of Medicine to form the University of Oregon Medical School and Hospital, and later became the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center in 1974. The university has since grown to include the School of Dentistry, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and School of Public Health, with notable alumni including Daniel K. Inouye, Mark Hatfield, and Barbara Roberts. The university has also been involved in various National Institutes of Health-funded research projects, including studies on HIV/AIDS with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization.

● Campus

The university's main campus is located on Marquam Hill in Portland, Oregon, with additional campuses in Hillsboro, Oregon, and Klamath Falls, Oregon. The campus is home to the Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Oregon Health & Science University Hospital, and the Knight Cancer Institute, which is a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center. The university is also located near the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and has partnerships with Oregon Health Authority, American Red Cross, and American Heart Association. The campus is accessible by Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon and Portland Streetcar, and is close to the Oregon Zoo and Pittock Mansion.

● Academics

The university offers a range of academic programs, including the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees, as well as master's and bachelor's degrees in fields such as nursing, public health, and clinical laboratory science. The university is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and has programs certified by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The university has partnerships with Stanford University, University of California, San Francisco, and University of Washington, and has exchange programs with University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and Karolinska Institutet.

● Research

The university is a major research institution, with faculty and students involved in studies on cancer, neurological disorders, and infectious diseases with National Institutes of Health, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Michael J. Fox Foundation. The university has a strong focus on translational research, with collaborations between basic scientists and clinicians to develop new treatments and therapies. The university is also home to the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute, which is a National Institutes of Health-funded center for clinical and translational research, and has partnerships with Intel Corporation, Microsoft, and IBM.

● Patient_Care

The university is a major provider of patient care in the Portland, Oregon area, with a range of clinical services offered through the Oregon Health & Science University Hospital and Doernbecher Children's Hospital. The university is also affiliated with the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Portland), and provides care to patients through the Kaiser Permanente and Providence Health & Services networks. The university has a strong focus on patient-centered care, with an emphasis on providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families, and has partnerships with American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, and American Lung Association.

● Organization

The university is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Governor of Oregon, and is led by a President who serves as the chief executive officer. The university is organized into several schools and colleges, including the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and School of Public Health, and has a range of administrative offices and departments. The university is also affiliated with the Oregon University System, and has partnerships with Oregon State University, University of Oregon, and Portland State University, as well as Oregon Health Authority and Portland Business Alliance. The university has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, with programs and initiatives aimed at promoting diversity and reducing health disparities, and has received awards from National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education and Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.