Oregon Health & Science University Reviews

"OHSU was a great university that enabled learning by distance for a master's degree in biomedical informatics. Excellent teachers at the leading edge of the field and a proven track record with many years of successful graduates."

"Oregon Health & Science University is an excellent medical school with a variety of strengths and few weaknesses. Strengths include a very strong basic science research program, particularly in cellular biology and oncology, as well as excellent primary care education. Weaknesses include less support for students wishing to pursue highly competitive specialties."

"OHSU is an amazing school with a progressive curriculum and truly cares about it's students. The best part about YourMD is the ability the curriculum has to adapt and change with the student's needs and wants. Ease of transport to and from campus makes attending classes feasible for people who live all over the city but they also have an online component to re-watch the lectures or just stay home and watch the lectures from home."

"Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry is on the cutting edge of the dental field. With a huge emphasis on evidence-based dentistry, a brand new school, rigorous training with today's latest technology (including CAD/CAM, stereolithography file manipulation, and implant technology), and numerous visits from outside dental technology representatives(i.e. implant company representatives), we have a great opportunity to become immersed quickly and completely in the dental field as students at OHSU. The first year of school includes a vast and in-depth review of the basic sciences including clinical anatomy, head and neck anatomy, histology, microbiology, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, immunology, and pathology. In addition, first-year students dive into operative dentistry, periodontics, and removable/fixed prosthodontics in a simulation lab by practicing on mannequins with plastic teeth. The second year refines the clinical skills and incorporates many treatment planning exercises to prepare for the live-patient clinic in the third and fourth years. The third and fourth years are dedicated to clinical work with live patients, in addition to continued study in the clinical sciences. These years dedicate time to external rotations in which dental students have the opportunity to travel to a rural clinic and practice dentistry with more autonomy (but with supervision). This allows them to get an idea of real-world dentistry, especially with managing more patients in a day and having multiple chairs occupied at one time. This is a unique experience that not many dental schools have! Some graduates decide to continue their education in a specialty residency, but all graduates from OHSU are clinically ready and confident in their ability to provide oral care to a diverse patient population in the fast-changing world of dentistry!Read Less"

"The health management program of OHSU's Division of Management provided me with the best way to complete my master's degree after taking courses in many different programs in the past. The program is a great combination of mostly online learning with on campus face-to-face courses that enhance the learning, but are not burdensome. The combination experience really helped lead to my success in completing the program while also providing access to the many resources within OHSU's School of Medicine and other departments.Read Less"

"OHSU's nurse anesthesia program is rigorous and demanding. The program sets up their students for success. I highly recommend this wonderful program for anyone considering nurse anesthesia. It is a 27 month MSN program with front loaded didactic courses and full time clinical rotations during the last year."

"A great learning environment with great educational and practical resources. The quality of teaching really depends on the teacher with whom you're taking the classes. More can be done to improve student activities and diversity in general. Safe and secure campus area!"

"With all of the changes happening, OHSU SOD is not the same as before. Many new staffs were hired and they all have research background. This school has transformed from a very clinical-based school to a research/evidence-based program. The curriculum has changed where everything is speed up. Students do not have enough time to practice their hand-skills and also learn all of the important information for Boards."

"As a pharmacy student at OHSU, we get to interact with other students in different professions such as dentistry, medicine, and nursing. This gives us the opportunity to practice our skills in different settings and learn from other professions. The technology at OHSU is amazing and there is ample quiet space for students to study after class without being bothered. There is also a Starbucks in the lobby of the Collaborative Life Sciences Building, which is a bonus for late night studying. The only con is trying to find a decently priced living situation. Other than that, no complaints!Read Less"

"Pros: 1. Most knowledgeable and very supportive faculty 2. Learned knowledge and skills from my program already could be applied to my current job 3. The classrooms were conveniently located. 4. The program was designed for working professionals like me. 5. Each course was challenging, and held my interest. The online lectures and the readings were very helpful. The face to face sessions were interactive, the guest lecturers were perfect. 6. Overall, the program is very stimulating and thought-provoking. Cons: 1. The technical aspects like the power point projector didn't work sometimes.Read Less"

"Pros -great flexibility within program to be able to balance school and full time job. Con expense and lack of flexibility in curriculum. only certain classes offered per term"

"Pros: The pros of the graduate nursing program in nurse midwifery are that the faculty are world class leaders and teachers in this field. There is an excellent faculty practice that we get the benefit of doing many of our clinical hours in. OHSU is a great place for academic quality, hands on skill building, a large number of clinical hours, and good support from the faculty to help you deal with the course load. Cons: The cons are that there are few opportunities for community learning outside of OHSU, and it is a brick and mortar school, you will have to live in Portland. I do wish there was a little more flexibility in terms of clinical placements, however, the faculty are an invaluable source of knowledge and are expert teachers, so the trade off is more than worth it.Read Less"

"Variable speed and online format for the MPH program allows me to both work and take classes toward my goal"

"An excellent program and Portland in an amazing place. Sometime faculty response is slow and financial aide for grad school is loans and loans and loans."

"The graduate program is fairly expensive, however it is one of the top programs in the country and is well known in the area for the great professors and students."

"Tough program, but well worth it. There are papers to write and tests to take and I always felt overloaded on homework, but looking back it was a wonderful opportunity and great experience. I had a job before I graduated. I had always wanted to go to OHSU and life just happened to get in the way. As an adult learner I felt well supported by Professors who all encouraged me along my journey. Our class became a close knit group and supported each other throughout the program."

"Excellent online and on-campus programs for those busy parent/student busy individuals and working professionals."

"Very expensive to attend but the education I received is priceless. Top notch instructors an facilities."

"Hard work but definitely high quality education and research supervision."

"The department is small enough to feel personal and inclusive but still offers plenty of resources for its students. Portland is a great city, although limited parking at OHSU requires the use of alternative methods of transportation."