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Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

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

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About Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

ACGME code
1402122146
Program director
Caley Mcintyre
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
18
First-year spots
Applicants
1,640
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
27%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Ochsner Clinic Foundation. It offers 18 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,640 applications and invited about 17% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 27% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
18
Interview rate
17%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates21%
  • US DO graduates51%
  • US IMGs16%
  • Non-US IMGs11%

Demographics

  • Women39%
  • Men61%
  • White43%
  • Asian36%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Caley Mcintyre
Program coordinator
Randi Elder
Coordinator phone
(504) 842-0245
Program phone
(504) 842-2581
Sponsoring institution
Ochsner Clinic Foundation

Department of Medicine 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 27% of residents at Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program offer?

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program offers 18 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 18 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program?

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program received 1,640 applications and interviewed about 17% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program located?

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program is located at Department of Medicine 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 Caley Mcintyre. The program coordinator, Randi Elder, is the usual contact for application questions.

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