PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

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

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About Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

ACGME code
3202100001
Program director
John Carlson
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
1,261
Latest cycle
Interview rate
28.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
95%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Ochsner Clinic Foundation. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,261 applications and invited about 28.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pediatrics interview rate of 27.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 95% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
28.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates5%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs40%
  • Non-US IMGs55%

Demographics

  • Women85%
  • Men15%
  • White15%
  • Asian40%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
John Carlson
Program coordinator
Liv Butera
Coordinator phone
(504) 842-0245
Program phone
(504) 810-4049
Sponsoring institution
Ochsner Clinic Foundation

1514 Jefferson Hwy 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 95% of residents at Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics 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 10 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program?

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program received 1,261 applications and interviewed about 28.1% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program located?

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy 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 John Carlson. The program coordinator, Liv Butera, is the usual contact for application questions.

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