Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is Oregon's only public academic health center, combining patient care, medical education, and biomedical research under a single institution. Founded in 1887, the university trains more than 5,700 students annually and employs over 21,000 people across its operations. Its annual operating budget stands at $4.9 billion, with a research portfolio exceeding $580 million.
The institution's clinical network includes OHSU Hospital, Doernbecher Children's Hospital, and more than 200 community clinics spanning Oregon and southwest Washington. This footprint supports complex patient care alongside a broader mission to improve health outcomes across the region.
OHSU's research and clinical work focuses on areas including precision cancer medicine, biomedical research, and clinical innovation. The organisation operates as a public corporation committed to integrating healing, teaching, and discovery into a unified mission that serves both its students and the wider community.