Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

Interventional radiology - integratedCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
New Orleans, LA(New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
5
Positions
$62,992
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4162100003
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
5
Interviews:
26

Contact Information

Juan Martin Gimenez
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
54
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
9.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
53
Non-Physician Staff:
3
Part-Time Physicians:
10
Female Faculty:
14%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program is a categorical 6-year program, including a surgery prelim year at Ochsner. We have a high volume of case material over a broad range of primary and specialized tertiary care pathology. Residents also receive extensive procedural experience in our busy tertiary level IR section.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$62,992
PGY-1
$62,992
PGY-2
$65,432
PGY-3
$68,074
PGY-4
$70,623
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
New Orleans, LA
Metropolitan Area
New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
4,640,546

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
66(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$306K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$43K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
25.0%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
4,640,546
Median Age
26 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.41000000000000003
Poverty Rate
21.0%
Unemployment Rate
9.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
66°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
282 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
51%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.40
Gym Membership
41

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$62,992
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$95,442
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4162100003
Total Positions:
5
Interviews:
26
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Juan Martin Gimenez
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/30/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
225

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1966416C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Ochsner Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Ochsner Medical Center
Contact Person:
Terri Eppling Norris
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-2:1
PGY-3:1
PGY-4:1
PGY-5:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
50.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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Medical Education

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