Web Address
http://www.ochsner.org/gme
Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

Ochsner Cardiology Fellowship is a comprehensive clinical program that exposes trainees to all areas of cardiology. It has multiple sub-specialties, with the largest transplant and LVAD volume in Louisiana, an active electrophysiology department with 4 dedicated labs, and advanced structural cardiology using the newest devices and interventions. Advanced imaging includes PET and myocardial blood flow, an on-site cyclotron, cardiac MRI and CT. We have a large clinical research department, and a robust publication volume.-Our real strength is the camaraderie among staff and fellows. We enjoy spending time with one another and are a team in the truest sense. This shared experience adds to the fulfillment and joy of being a fellow at Ochsner.-

Total Program Size
7
7
8
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
65
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
80
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1412122123
Beeper or Home Call
5
0
Program Director
First Name
Merrill
Last Name
Stewart
Degrees
MD
Address

Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Dept of Cardiology
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
United States

Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-90.14337 29.963036)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Stephanie
Middle Name
L
Last Name
House
Degrees
MBA
Address

Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Dept of Cardiology
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
United States

Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-90.14337 29.963036)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
52.40
% IMG
42.90
% DO
4.80
% Female
33.30
% Male
66.70
Total Physician
25
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
16.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.10
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year 4 0
Year 0
Year 0
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4 $70,103 20 10
Year 5 $73,403 20 10
Year 6 $76,034 20 10
Total Positions
22
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
Yes
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Clinical experience only in the US
July Start Date
0
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://ochsner-craft.s3.amazonaws.com/education/static/GME-8242-004-2022.pdf
First Year Positions
7
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Letter from a department chair
On
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Required supplemental information
Off
Military Match
Off
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
Off
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
True
Specialty Universal Dates
Off
Open House
Off
Second Look
Off
Does not offer open house or second look
Off
Program Director
On
Physician preceptor at an away rotation
Off
Other letters
Off
Categorical positions
Off
Primary Care Positions
Off
Preliminary Positions
Off
PGY1 Air Force Positions
Off
PGY1 Army positions
Off
PGY1 Navy positions
Off
PGY1 Service Agnostic positions
Off
Advanced positions
Off
Reserved positions
Off
PGY-2 Air force positions
Off
PGY-2 Army positions
Off
PGY-2 Navy positions
Off
PGY-2 Service agnostic positions
Off
Are USMLE questions required or not
On
None, direct to program
Off
No PGM Match
Off
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off