SurgeryCommunity-basedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

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

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About Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

ACGME code
4402122115
Program director
Jessica Koller Gorham
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
824
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Ochsner Clinic Foundation. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 824 applications and invited about 13.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 72 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
8
Interview rate
13.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White76%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Jessica Koller Gorham
Program coordinator
Denise Pinkston
Coordinator phone
(504) 842-6829
Program phone
(504) 842-0663
Sponsoring institution
Ochsner Clinic Foundation

Department of Surgery 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 and H-1B 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 10% of residents at Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program offer?

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

How competitive is Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program?

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program received 824 applications and interviewed about 13.2% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program located?

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program is located at Department of Surgery 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 Jessica Koller Gorham. The program coordinator, Denise Pinkston, is the usual contact for application questions.

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