OHSU is itself an outstanding training ground for EM, as OHSU is 1 of 2 level-1 trauma centers in the state and residents work extensively in the VA as well as community hospitals for various off-service and EM rotations.
What sets OHSU apart is the wonderful combination of having a fabulous and coheasive PD/staff/resident cohort as well as excellent opportunities for research and advocacy work in health policy, access to care, toxicology, EMS and other notable areas of interest (likely future U/S fellowship). As residents, OHSU is a place where we'd be supported in persuit of our academic interests as well as clinical training.
Portland as a city, with its proximity to both the ocean and mountains makes OHSU a prime location for an excellent clinical education coupled with a sensible quality of life.
Go ahead and check out the OHSU EM residency website to read about the faculty and the incoming chair, John Ma (of ultrasound fame) be for making your decision to decline the interveiw...it's probably worth your time to take a good hard look at the program. I know it's one of my top programs, if not my top.