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Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

Psychiatry residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine.

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About Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

ACGME code
4002121291
Program director
DAVID FEIN
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
636
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
19%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 636 applications and invited about 9.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 19% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
9.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates76%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White62%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
DAVID FEIN
Program coordinator
Katherine Dickens
Coordinator phone
(504) 568-7912
Sponsoring institution
Louisiana State University School of Medicine

Louisiana State University Health Science Center Department of Psychiatry 2021 Perdido St. 6th Floor New Orleans, LA 70112 Open in Google Maps

Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program: frequently asked questions

Does Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Louisiana State University School of Medicine/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 Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program IMG-friendly?

About 19% of residents at Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program offer?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program offers 12 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program received 636 applications and interviewed about 9.4% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Louisiana State University School of Medicine/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 Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program located?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program is located at Louisiana State University Health Science Center Department of Psychiatry 2021 Perdido St. 6th Floor New Orleans, LA 70112. Its sponsoring institution is Louisiana State University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program?

The program director is DAVID FEIN. The program coordinator, Katherine Dickens, is the usual contact for application questions.