Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Ochsner Health offers a comprehensive emergency medicine medical student elective for fourth-year students, allowing them to gain clinical experience in a supportive learning environment. Students interact closely with faculty and residents in a busy emergency department, ensuring an extensive educational experience that prepares them for future careers in medicine. The program emphasizes integration into the emergency medical team and participation in educational activities. Community outreach initiatives provide additional mentorship opportunities for students, fostering engagement beyond academics.
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Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not specify its IMG-friendly status explicitly. It focuses on a competitive selection process for visiting students, and while it states that visiting students from non-affiliated schools may have limited opportunities, it does not mention any specific IMG acceptance criteria. It would be prudent to confirm directly with the program regarding their policies for IMG applicants.
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Program Website
Address
Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Undergraduate Medical Education, 1401-A Jefferson Highway, Academic Center, First Floor, New Orleans, LA 70121
Program Director
Ravi R. Chauhan, DO, FAAEM, FACEP
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Current Residents
Overview
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
During their month-long rotation, students receive a comprehensive orientation from the EM Clerkship Director and one of the Ochsner Emergency Medicine Residency Chiefs. Students participate in direct patient care under supervision, ensuring ample opportunities to see and perform a variety of procedures, and are encouraged to be active in the care of their patients.
Application
Students must log in to the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) for full details on the application process, including a maximum of one 4-week elective rotation based on academic merit and availability. The selection process is competitive, so students should allow a minimum of 8 weeks for approval. Responsibilities include locating and securing transportation, housing, and meals.
# of Locations
The primary training site for the residency is Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, and it collaborates with UQ for medical education.
Fellowship
The Ochsner Emergency Medicine residency program offers various opportunities for its graduates. They emphasize a commitment to medical education and indicate that residents have access to various educational resources and pathways for further training and fellowships post-residency, though specific fellowships are not detailed in the provided text.
Resident Life
Overview
The Ochsner Emergency Department hosts a multitude of medical students rotating through their Sub-I electives, fostering opportunities for mentorship and community engagement.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The residency program is a four-year program.
Housing
Visiting students are responsible for finding their own housing during the elective rotation. It is recommended to finalize housing arrangements only after enrollment confirmation to ensure accommodation.
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Salary & Benefits
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