Neurological SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Tulane University School of Medicine.

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About Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

ACGME code
1602121033
Program director
Cuong Bui
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
338
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurological Surgery residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Tulane University School of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 338 applications and invited about 19.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurological Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed12%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
19.5%
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women18%
  • Men82%
  • White73%
  • Asian9%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other18%

Contact and location

Program director
Cuong Bui
Program coordinator
Joseph Keen
Coordinator phone
(504) 621-9015
Program phone
(504) 250-3500
Sponsoring institution
Tulane University School of Medicine

Tulane University School of Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery 13th Fl. 131 So. Robertson New Orleans, LA 70112 Open in Google Maps

Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program: frequently asked questions

Does Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program IMG-friendly?

Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program offer?

Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program offers 2 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program?

Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program received 338 applications and interviewed about 19.5% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Tulane University/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 Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program?

Applicants who sent Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 12%.

Where is Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program located?

Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program is located at Tulane University School of Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery 13th Fl. 131 So. Robertson New Orleans, LA 70112. Its sponsoring institution is Tulane University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program?

The program director is Cuong Bui. The program coordinator, Joseph Keen, is the usual contact for application questions.

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