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Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Tulane University School of Medicine.

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About Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Program

ACGME code
2802121043
Program director
Jonathan Owens
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
254
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Tulane University School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 254 applications and invited about 17.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, which interview about 21.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0%. 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
  • 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: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
17.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women69%
  • Men31%
  • White69%
  • Asian38%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Jonathan Owens
Program coordinator
Michon Shinn
Coordinator phone
(504) 988-5454
Program phone
(504) 252-2313
Sponsoring institution
Tulane University School of Medicine

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1430 Tulane Avenue, #8659 New Orleans, LA 70112 Open in Google Maps

Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Program: frequently asked questions

Does Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Program IMG-friendly?

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

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

Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Program offers 3 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Program?

Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Program received 254 applications and interviewed about 17.7% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

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

Applicants who sent Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Program located?

Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Program is located at Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1430 Tulane Avenue, #8659 New Orleans, LA 70112. Its sponsoring institution is Tulane University School of Medicine.

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

The program director is Jonathan Owens. The program coordinator, Michon Shinn, is the usual contact for application questions.

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