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Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

Anesthesiology residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Ochsner Clinic Foundation.

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About Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

ACGME code
0402112055
Program director
Roneisha Mclendon
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
645
Latest cycle
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program is a community-based Anesthesiology residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Ochsner Clinic Foundation. It offers 15 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 645 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates52%
  • US DO graduates23%
  • US IMGs23%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White77%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
Roneisha Mclendon
Program coordinator
Lana Schiro
Coordinator phone
(504) 842-3161
Program phone
(504) 842-7474
Sponsoring institution
Ochsner Clinic Foundation

1514 Jefferson Highway New Orleans, LA 70121 Open in Google Maps

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program: frequently asked questions

Does Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program IMG-friendly?

About 25% of residents at Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program offer?

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program offers 15 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program located?

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program is located at 1514 Jefferson Highway New Orleans, LA 70121. Its sponsoring institution is Ochsner Clinic Foundation.

Who is the program director of Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program?

The program director is Roneisha Mclendon. The program coordinator, Lana Schiro, is the usual contact for application questions.

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