Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program

1. Applicants must hold an MD or DO degree.
2. Applicants should meet the eligibility requirements for postgraduate medical training in the United States.
3. Applicants are required to submit medical school transcripts and United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) transcripts.
4. At least three letters of recommendation from physicians who have supervised the applicant in a clinical setting are required.
5. A personal statement, curriculum vitae and Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean’s Letter) are also required.

The Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Ochsner Health is a five-year postgraduate training program designed to develop skilled orthopedic surgeons through progressive clinical responsibility, supervised surgical practice and academic education. Residents gain experience in orthopedic trauma, spine surgery, pediatric orthopedics, adult reconstruction, hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, and sports medicine. Training includes clinical rotations, operating-room experience, outpatient clinics, hospital care and regular academic conferences. Residents train primarily at Ochsner Clinic Foundation and Ochsner Children's Hospital, with additional rotations at Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center in Houma, Louisiana. Ochsner Health is a nonprofit academic healthcare system serving Louisiana, Mississippi and the wider Gulf South region.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Main Residency Match.
3. Submit a personal statement and curriculum vitae.
4. Provide medical school transcripts and the Medical Student Performance Evaluation.
5. Submit USMLE or COMLEX examination transcripts.
6. Provide at least three clinical letters of recommendation.
7. Attend an interview if shortlisted by the program.