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Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

UrologyCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
New Orleans, LA(New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
$58,798
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4802121176
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
25

Contact Information

Michael Mad
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
75
Max Hours on Duty:
26
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
17
Non-Physician Staff:
4
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
18.8%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Ochsner urology residency offers state of the art training. Graduates from this program are excellent surgeons who graduate with the ability to treat any patient. You will also have the training resources to obtain a fellowship if you desire. Our faculty is diverse with all subspecialties well-represented. We take pride in the good rapport amongst residents and faculty. Ochsner will provide you with a breadth of experience, leaving you equally prepared for either private practice or academics.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$58,798
PGY-1
$60,395
PGY-2
$62,734
PGY-3
$65,268
PGY-4
$67,711
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
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
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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
26.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
357K
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
$58,798
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$89,088
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4802121176
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
25
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Michael Mad
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 9/15/2025
Interview Period:
11/21/2025 - 12/12/2025
Video Interviews:
Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
Yes

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Ochsner Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Ochsner Medical Center
Contact Person:
Krista Caccioppi
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
21.4%
DO Classification
HIGH

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