OHSU president looks back on a year of challenges, surprises

President Shereef Elnahal reflects on his first year in OHSU's top job, which included tackling budget challenges, boosting morale and planting roots in Portland.

View as Webpage Suzanne Stevens, Editor OHSU President Shereef Elnahal started his job with impeccable timing — just before a record $2 billion donation for cancer research by Phil and Penny Knight. But his first year as the university's top exec has been full of challenges, too, including declining federal funding, a failed merger and ongoing morale problems. In a PBJ interview, he touches on those issues and more. Read Story. STORY OF THE WEEK OHSU's top exec on primate center, budget and culture challenges President Shereef Elnahal reflects on his first year in OHSU's top job, which included tackling budget challenges, boosting morale and planting roots in Portland. WEEKLY EDITION Dive deep into critical local business stories with our award-winning Weekly Edition. VIEW WEEKLY EDITION Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences   All rights reserved. ©  Portland Business Journal Email sent by Portland Business Journal 851 SW Sixth Ave., Suite 500 Portland, OR 97204 USA Download the free app for breaking news alerts on your phone

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