Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program
NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
New Orleans, LA(New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
$61,327
PGY1 Salary
41.7%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1802100154
- NRMP Code:
- 1966180C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 96
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 28
- Female Faculty:
- 42.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Ochsner Neurology offers a dynamic, state of the art training experience at one of the largest private academic centers in the South. Residents learn in a supportive and collegial educational environment that offers extensive breadth and depth of subspecialty care for patients from across the Gulf South. The program prides itself on its close integration with our mission to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate in the diverse and culturally unique city of New Orleans.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$61,327
PGY-1
$62,992
PGY-2
$65,432
PGY-3
$68,074
PGY-4
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
- Metropolitan Population
- 4,640,546
- 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:
- 1802100154
- NRMP Code:
- 1966180C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 96
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Robin Davis
- Email:
- robin.davis@ochsner.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/11/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/11/2026
- 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:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1966180C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Ochsner Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Ochsner Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Maci Schexnaydre
- Contact Email:
- maci.schexnaydre@ochsner.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:3PGY-4:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 41.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 49th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 8.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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