Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program
Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
New Orleans, LA(New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
27
Positions
#191
Specialty Rank
$61,327
PGY1 Salary
8.3%
IMG %
#191
Emergency Medicine Ranking
33rd Percentile
Top 67% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1102100171
- NRMP Code:
- 1966110C0DO
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 200
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 34
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 93%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
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 Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,327
PGY-1
$62,992
PGY-2
$65,432
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 66(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $306K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $43K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 357K
- Median Age
- 26 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.41000000000000003
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 9.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
66°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
282 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
51%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.40
Gym Membership
41
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1102100171
- NRMP Code:
- 1966110C0DO
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 200
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Salva
- Email:
- ssuau@ochsner.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/3/2026 - 1/1/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1966110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Ochsner Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Ochsner Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Elizabeth Leidinger
- Contact Email:
- elizabeth.leidinger@ochsner.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 9
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:9PGY-2:9PGY-3:9
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 8.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 11th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 20.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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