NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

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

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About Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

ACGME code
1802100154
Program director
Robin Davis
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 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

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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: interviewed15%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed28%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed13%
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
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.

Do program signals help at Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program?

Applicants who sent Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 15%.

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.

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