Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program

1. Must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or equivalent medical degree from a recognized medical school.
2. Graduates from accredited medical schools in the United States or Canada must generally have graduated within the past five years.
3. Graduates from accredited osteopathic medical schools in the United States must have graduated within the past five years.
4. International medical graduates must have graduated within the past five years and hold a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate.
5. International applicants must meet the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners' licensing requirements.
6. International medical graduates must hold a J-1 visa or United States permanent residency. At least one year of clinical experience in the United States is preferred.

Ochsner Health is a nonprofit healthcare system serving Louisiana, Mississippi and the wider Gulf South region, with a strong focus on patient care, medical education and research. The Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, offers four years of comprehensive clinical training in women's reproductive health, pregnancy care, childbirth, gynecological disorders and preventive healthcare. Residents gain hands-on experience in labor and delivery, maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, gynecologic surgery, family planning and outpatient care, preparing them for independent clinical practice and advanced subspecialty training.

1. Apply through ResidencyCAS, the application platform specifically used for the Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program.
2. Contact your degree-granting medical school to obtain access to the application system.
3. Submit the following required documents:
4. Personal statement.
5. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
6. Dean's Letter.
7. Medical school transcripts.
8. At least three letters of recommendation from physicians who have supervised your clinical work.
9. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA) score transcripts, as applicable.
4. Complete the application and submit all required supporting documents through ResidencyCAS.
5. Attend the interview if shortlisted. Interviews usually begin at the end of October and continue through mid-January, generally on Fridays and Saturdays.
6. Participate in the residency selection and matching process through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
7. Complete the required credentialing, licensing and onboarding formalities after selection.