Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

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

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About 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
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.