Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program
About This Program
As one of the largest, academic medical centers deep within the Stroke Belt of the Gulf South, our program is a fantastic place to gain exposure to a large variety of complex and advanced cerebrovascular disorders. Highlights include a 3-state, 50+ hospital tele-stroke network, a 34-bed Neurocritical Care Unit, and 7 dedicated Vascular Neurology staff.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Joseph Tarsia, MD
Ochsner Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Maci Schexnaydre, MD
Ochsner Med Ctr
Locations
Ochsner Med Ctr
8th Fl Clinic Tower Neurology Dept
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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(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
May 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 10, 2025 - May 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Apr 4, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 12, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026
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-5
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.