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Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Lafayette, Louisiana, sponsored by Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

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About Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4402100002
Program director
Dennis Eschete
Location
Lafayette, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
565
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
22.2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Lafayette, Louisiana, sponsored by Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 565 applications and invited about 12.2% 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 22.2% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
12.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates44%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs22%

Contact and location

Program director
Dennis Eschete
Program coordinator
Michela Daigle
Coordinator phone
(337) 289-8150
Program phone
(337) 571-8540
Sponsoring institution
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

1214 Coolidge St. Lafayette, LA 70503 Open in Google Maps

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 22.2% of residents at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center 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 visas.

How many residency positions does Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program offer?

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program?

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program received 565 applications and interviewed about 12.2% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center 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 Lafayette General Medical Center 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 Lafayette General Medical Center Program located?

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program is located at 1214 Coolidge St. Lafayette, LA 70503. Its sponsoring institution is Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Program?

The program director is Dennis Eschete. The program coordinator, Michela Daigle, is the usual contact for application questions.

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