Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program
About This Program
Ochsner EM offers high-acuity, high-volume training in the heart of culturally rich New Orleans. Our residents serve a diverse and underserved population with exposure to trauma, critical care, and complex pathology. With strong ultrasound, simulation, and EMS experiences, and faculty dedicated to mentorship and wellness, our program prepares graduates for any career path in Emergency Medicine.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Salvador J Suau, MD
Ochsner Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Elizabeth Leidinger, MBA
Ochsner Med Ctr
Locations
Ochsner Med Ctr
Dept of Emergency Med
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
2700 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
2500 Belle Chasse Hwy
Gretna, LA 70056
22 S Greene St
Baltimore, MD 21201-1595
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.