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Oregon Health & Science University

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Lots of potential for greatness, not much will for it. - Anonymous employee Oregon Health & Science University Employee Review

2.0
Feb 10, 2014
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Pros

OHSU does some great work and some great research. I worked with a lot of very smart, motivated people who had great qualifications and lots of motivation for doing good work. You can find a team spirit, if you look for it, and some jobs have freedom. Tons of providers, nurses especially, who know why they are in health care and are committed to helping people who need it.

Cons

Inertia. Lots of turf wars, resistance to change an in-bred thinking "that's not how things work here" etc. Some people put out more effort at maintaining mediocrity, especially in IT functions, than in working towards excellence because they like their little fiefdoms. A few untouchables who manage cash cows are allowed to operate on the margins of ethical standards.

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5.0
Jun 19, 2026
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Pros

When you get settled in the right department they will fight for you. Good benefits, decent pay, lots of unionization.

Cons

Upward growth is really slow

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4.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

Outstanding mission-driven organization with exceptionally talented, collaborative colleagues. I had the opportunity to work on cutting-edge ophthalmology clinical trials with multidisciplinary teams who genuinely cared about advancing patient care. The work was intellectually stimulating, there were many opportunities to learn, and I appreciated the culture of scientific curiosity and collaboration within the Casey Eye Institute.

Cons

Like many academic medical centers, organizational priorities can shift quickly with changes in funding. Decision-making can be slow, communication during organizational changes could be improved, and career advancement opportunities may be limited outside of traditional academic pathways. Funding uncertainty can affect long-term job stability for research staff.

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