Elnahal’s appointment also comes after OHSU abandoned its high-profile merger with Legacy Health in April. Initially framed ...

OHSU’s goal, according to a work group assembled by interim president Steve Stadum, should be to preserve as many staff positions as possible and to protect in particular scientists in their thirties ...

Elnahal was officially selected with a unanimous vote by the OHSU Board of Directors after what the institution described as ...

Elnahal, who is 40 years old, brings an array of experience in health care leadership to the job.

Oregon Health & Science University on Thursday named Dr. Shereef Elnahal, a former health official ... he got his bachelor’s degree in biophysics at Johns Hopkins University. Elnahal addressed the ...

Shereef Elnahal, MD, former undersecretary for health at the Department of Veterans Affairs and former CEO of University Hospital in Newark, N.J., was appointed Portland-based Oregon Health & Science ...

Dr. Shereef Elnahal is president-elect of OHSU. Fritz Liedtke. By Elizabeth Hayes – Staff Reporter, Portland Business Journal. Jun 13, 2025. Preview this article 1 min.

OHSU Chooses Harvard-Educated Doctor and Administrator as Next President The university’s board of directors still must approve the appointment of Dr. Shereef Elnahal.

Shereef Elnahal is the sole finalist for OHSU president after another contender withdrew from leading one of the state's largest healthcare providers. Skip Navigation. Share on Facebook; ...

Shereef Elnahal, MD, former undersecretary for health at the Department of Veterans Affairs and former CEO of University Hospital in Newark, N.J., is the sole finalist for the president role at ...

OHSU interim president Steve Stadum led a 7:30 am call today, asking Elnahal questions sent in ahead of time by employees. Until late yesterday, the other candidate was scheduled for a call at 3: ...