This residency program is located within the Portland, Oregon metro area, a fast-growing metro area known for its diverse assortment of nationally-recognized restaurant and entertainment options. Portland is also known for its abundance of nearby recreational opportunities. Perhaps this is why Metro Portland contains the worldwide headquarters for Nike and Columbia Sportswear and the North American headquarters for Adidas.   Oregon is known for its progressive pharmacy atmosphere. For example, it was the first state to successfully implement autonomous hormonal contraceptive prescribing by pharmacists in the nation.