Thinking about graduate school in Biomedical Engineering? Join us for an inside look at Oregon Health Sciences University Ph.D. Program hosted by the Oregon State University Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES). Free food provided!

Come hear directly from current OHSU Ph.D. students about their journey, research experiences, and what it’s really like to train at Oregon’s only academic medical center. This is a fantastic opportunity for students considering graduate school, research careers, or exploring the biomedical innovation ecosystem.  

What You’ll Learn

OHSU’s Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. program offers immersive, hands‑on research from day one. Students work alongside leading scientists across:
• The BME Department
• Knight Cancer Institute
• Knight Cardiovascular Institute
• Casey Eye Institute
• And many other interdisciplinary research centers

As an OHSU Ph.D. student, you’ll develop:

• Core biomedical engineering concepts and technical skills
• Hypothesis‑driven research and model design
• Experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific communication
• Professional and ethical research practices

You’ll also gain opportunities in:

• Specialized training in your chosen research area
• Collaboration with clinicians, engineers, and scientists
• Innovation and entrepreneurship
• Community engagement and scientific outreach

OHSU welcomes students from all engineering disciplines as well as biology, chemistry, data science, computer science, and related fields.
Full‑time Ph.D. students receive a competitive stipend, and all tuition and university fees are covered.

Learn more about the program online.