Emergency Medicine Residency Program

1. Must possess a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from a recognized medical school.
2. Must have a passing score in the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA) Level 1.
3. Applicants from osteopathic medical schools are not required to submit United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores.
4. Applicants with previous academic difficulties are strongly encouraged to provide a passing score in United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA) Level 2 Cognitive Evaluation (CE) at the time of application.
5. Must submit three letters of recommendation, preferably including two Standardized Letters of Evaluation (SLOEs) from clinical Emergency Medicine rotations.
6. International applicants requiring visa sponsorship may apply for a J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa, subject to eligibility.

The Emergency Medicine Residency Program is offered by Ochsner Health, a leading nonprofit healthcare system headquartered in Louisiana, United States. Ochsner Health is one of the largest academic medical centers in the Gulf South, with a strong focus on patient care, medical education, clinical research, and healthcare innovation. The three-year residency program provides comprehensive clinical training in emergency medicine, including the diagnosis and management of acute illnesses, traumatic injuries, and life-threatening medical emergencies. Residents gain hands-on experience across academic, community, and urban clinical settings, with training in emergency procedures, point-of-care ultrasound, simulation, critical care, and multidisciplinary patient management.

1. Apply online through the Residency Centralized Application Service (ResidencyCAS).
2. Complete and submit the residency application with all required academic and supporting documents.
3. Submit United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA) Level 1 examination results.
4. Submit three letters of recommendation, preferably including two Standardized Letters of Evaluation (SLOEs) from clinical Emergency Medicine rotations.
5. The program reviews applications through a holistic selection process, considering academic qualifications, clinical experience, and overall applicant profile.
6. Shortlisted applicants receive interview invitations.
7. Attend the virtual interview with the Program Director, Assistant Program Director, faculty members, chief residents, and program management team.
8. Participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) ranking process.
9. Await the official match results and complete institutional onboarding and credentialing requirements.