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Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Lafayette, Louisiana, sponsored by Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

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About Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1402100004
Program director
Ziad Ashkar
Location
Lafayette, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Lafayette, Louisiana, sponsored by Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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

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

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Applications and interviews

Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Ziad Ashkar
Program coordinator
Andrea Laxey
Coordinator phone
(504) 842-3260
Program phone
(337) 703-6431
Sponsoring institution
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

1214 Coolidge St. Lafayette, LA 70503 Open in Google Maps

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center 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 Lafayette General Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program located?

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program is located at 1214 Coolidge St. Lafayette, LA 70503. Its sponsoring institution is Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program?

The program director is Ziad Ashkar. The program coordinator, Andrea Laxey, is the usual contact for application questions.

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