Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Ochsner Clinic Foundation.
See how you matchAbout Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program
- ACGME code
- 1802100154
- Program director
- Robin Davis
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 627
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 16.1%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 27%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Ochsner Clinic Foundation. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 627 applications and invited about 16.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 27% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology 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
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 16.1%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates33%
- US DO graduates40%
- US IMGs20%
- Non-US IMGs7%
Demographics
- Women27%
- Men73%
- White40%
- Asian20%
- Black or African American7%
- Hispanic or Latino27%
- Other7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Robin Davis
- Program coordinator
- Maci Schexnaydre
- Coordinator phone
- (504) 842-7965
- Program phone
- (504) 842-3980
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Ochsner Clinic Foundation
1514 Jefferson Highway Neurology Department, 7th Floor Clinic Tower 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 Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program offer?
Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program offers 6 first-year Neurology positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program?
Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program received 627 applications and interviewed about 16.1% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program located?
Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program is located at 1514 Jefferson Highway Neurology Department, 7th Floor Clinic Tower 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 Robin Davis. The program coordinator, Maci Schexnaydre, is the usual contact for application questions.