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Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Ochsner Clinic Foundation.

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About Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

ACGME code
4202112074
Program director
James Milburn
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
665
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
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For residents

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program is a community-based Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Ochsner Clinic Foundation. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Radiology-Diagnostic program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 665 applications and invited about 15.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Radiology-Diagnostic interview rate of 14%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Radiology-Diagnostic programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 54 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed74%
  • Silver signal: interviewed51%
  • No signal: interviewed4%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed22%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed9%
Positions offered
8
Interview rate
15.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White87%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American7%

Contact and location

Program director
James Milburn
Program coordinator
Katherine Dixon
Coordinator phone
(504) 842-4796
Program phone
(504) 842-3470
Sponsoring institution
Ochsner Clinic Foundation

1514 Jefferson Highway 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 7% of residents at Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program offer?

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program offers 8 first-year Radiology-Diagnostic positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program?

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program received 665 applications and interviewed about 15.3% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

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 Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

Do program signals help at Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program?

Applicants who sent Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program a gold signal received interviews about 74% of the time, silver signals about 51%, and applicants without a signal about 4%.

Where is Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program located?

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program is located at 1514 Jefferson Highway 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 James Milburn. The program coordinator, Katherine Dixon, is the usual contact for application questions.

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