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Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

Family Medicine residency program in Covington, Louisiana, sponsored by Ochsner Clinic Foundation.

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About Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

ACGME code
1202100002
Program director
Lisa Casey
Location
Covington, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
451
Latest cycle
Interview rate
22.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Covington, Louisiana, sponsored by Ochsner Clinic Foundation. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 451 applications and invited about 22.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
22.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates38%
  • US DO graduates54%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women77%
  • Men23%
  • White100%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Lisa Casey
Program coordinator
Susan Lenoir
Coordinator phone
(985) 867-3073
Program phone
(504) 812-4681
Sponsoring institution
Ochsner Clinic Foundation

17240 Heartbeat Circle Covington, LA 70435 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 8% of residents at Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program offer?

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program?

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program received 451 applications and interviewed about 22.4% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program located?

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program is located at 17240 Heartbeat Circle Covington, LA 70435. Its sponsoring institution is Ochsner Clinic Foundation.

Who is the program director of Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program?

The program director is Lisa Casey. The program coordinator, Susan Lenoir, is the usual contact for application questions.