Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program
About This Program
Our program operates out of a purpose-built facility that not only houses the clinic & ancillary services but all of the core faculty & program administration. Our core faculty rotate through both clinic & hospital, providing an ideal example of the versatility of a Family Medicine physician. Our program offers a lifestyle medicine curriculum focused on treatment, reversal & prevention of chronic disease through evidence-based lifestyle interventions. The curriculum includes didactic & hands-on
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Lisa Casey, DO
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Primary Program Contact
Susan Wack Lenoir, MD
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Locations
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Family Medicine Residency Program
17240 Heartbeat Cir
Covington, LA 70435-5757
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 10-20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.