Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program
Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Covington, LA(Covington, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#668
Specialty Rank
$61,327
PGY1 Salary
16.7%
IMG %
#668
Family Medicine Ranking
13th Percentile
Top 87% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202100002
- NRMP Code:
- 1966120C1YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 82
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The program operates out of a brand new, purpose-built facility that not only houses the clinic and ancillary services but all of the core faculty and program administration. Our core faculty rotate through both clinic and hospital, providing an ideal example of the versatility of a Family Medicine physician. All graduates of our program will also be board-eligible for Lifestyle Medicine. Each resident and faculty will have their own POCUS device and access to both online and live training.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,327
PGY-1
$62,993
PGY-2
$65,432
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 93(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $315K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $67K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 4,640,546
- Median Age
- 53 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.22
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 9.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
73°F
Winter
43°F
Sunny Days
282 days
Precipitation
47"
Humidity
78%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.82
Restaurant Meal
10.2
Gas (per gallon)
$3.15
Gym Membership
38
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202100002
- NRMP Code:
- 1966120C1YOG
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 82
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Lisa A Casey
- Email:
- lisa.casey3@ochsner.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/8/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 194
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
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:
- 1966120C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- St Tammany Parish Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- St Tammany Parish Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Susan Wack Lenoir
- Contact Email:
- susan.lenoir@ochsner.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 16.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 66.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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