Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program
Nephrology (IM)University-basedIMG: HIGH
New Orleans, LA
6
Positions
80.0%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1482114202
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.60
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 30.00%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Great variety of clinical cases with high complexity - Comprehensive exposure to critical care with option for a combined nephrology-critical care track - Excellent core lecture schedule exposure to all fields of Nephrology - Great balance between patient care and academics - Excellent work-life balance for the fellows - Practice at solo premise - Interventional Nephrology - World class urine microscopy lab - New hospital owned outpatient dialysis unit
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$68,074
PGY-1
$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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1482114202
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/10/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/7/2026 - 10/2/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1966148F0, 1966148F1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 80.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 20.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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