Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Ochsner Clinic Foundation.
See how you matchAbout Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program
- ACGME code
- 2602122056
- Program director
- Brielle Plost
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 274
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Ochsner Clinic Foundation. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 274 applications.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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
- US clinical experience required
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 3
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women13%
- Men88%
- White88%
- Black or African American6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Brielle Plost
- Program coordinator
- Hayley Everitt
- Coordinator phone
- (504) 842-5932
- Program phone
- (205) 842-3900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Ochsner Clinic Foundation
1514 Jefferson Highway 5th Floor - AT New Orleans, LA 70121 Open in Google Maps
Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program: frequently asked questions
Does Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program sponsor visas?
Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program IMG-friendly?
Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program offer?
Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program offers 3 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.
Where is Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program located?
Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program is located at 1514 Jefferson Highway 5th Floor - AT 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 Brielle Plost. The program coordinator, Hayley Everitt, is the usual contact for application questions.