Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

The Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program offers a categorical 5-year Radiology Residency program that accepts 5 residents per year. Residents undergo a rotating internship at Ochsner, including 2 months of radiology, followed by 4 years of residency at the Ochsner Medical Center. The program has strengths in providing a high volume of case material and offers procedural experience in the busy tertiary level interventional radiology section. There is an ESIR pathway for residents interested in pursuing interventional radiology.

Residents receive didactic lectures daily and participate in multispecialty conferences each week. All residency training takes place at Ochsner Medical Center, located in the suburbs of New Orleans. The program boasts a large department faculty and collaborations with diverse clinical centers of excellence within the institution.

Graduates of the program are well-prepared for competitive fellowships, with approximately 90% of recent graduates entering fellowship programs across the country. The department emphasizes research and scholarly activities, providing residents with opportunities to present at national meetings.

The Clinical Experience includes rotations in outpatient diagnostic imaging, neuroradiology, ultrasound, emergency radiology, chest radiology, breast imaging, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, pediatric radiology, and various other areas. Additional evening and night rotations are designed to ensure 24/7 coverage for interpreting imaging studies.

The Educational Experience includes daily case conferences, lectures, journal clubs, multidisciplinary conferences, and visiting lectureships. The program focuses on progressively increasing resident responsibility while providing appropriate supervision.

The program leadership consists of experienced faculty members, including a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Program Director, Assistant Program Director, and a dedicated team of radiologists specializing in various subspecialties.

The program website does not specify visa support, detailed application requirements, or competitiveness information. Residents are encouraged to signal interest in the program during the ERAS application process. The application deadline is typically in November, with interviews being held virtually.

For more information, applicants should reach out directly to the program manager, Kathy Dixon, using the provided contact details.

Overall, the Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program offers a comprehensive Radiology Residency experience with a focus on high-quality education, diverse clinical exposure, and opportunities for research and scholarly activities.