Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program
About This Program
Our dynamic program offers residents superb, state-of-the-art training at one of the largest academic medical centers in the South. We are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience that will prepare residents to deliver comprehensive, compassionate, and cost-effective care.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Caley McIntyre, MD
Ochsner Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Randi Elder
Ochsner Clinic Fnd
Locations
Ochsner Med Ctr
Brent House 629
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- 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 from a department chair
- 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Interview Period Starts
Oct 23, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
2027 - 2028
Interview Period Starts
Oct 23, 2026 - Jan 15, 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
- Dental insurance
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- 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 15-20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.