Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Surgery Program at OLGMC started accepting residents in July 2024. It's a fully accredited 5-year program, taking 3 interns per year. Lafayette is in the Acadiana region of Louisiana. Clinical training occurs at 2 facilities, with OLG providing 90% of the experience. Ochsner Health offers comprehensive patient care, including Level 2 Trauma Service. Residents gain broad knowledge and superior surgical skills in general surgery, endocrinology, plastic surgery, and endoscopy over 5 years.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
3
3
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
2390440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
78
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
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)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
30
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
30
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
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
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
42
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4402100002
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Dennis
Last Name
Eschete
Degrees
MD, BS
Address
Ochsner Lafayette General Med Ctr
Surgery Pgm
1214 Coolidge St
Lafayette, LA 70503
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-92.019524 30.202726)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Michela
Last Name
Daigle
Degrees
MD
Address
Ochsner Lafayette General Med Ctr
Surgery Pgm
1214 Coolidge St
Lafayette, LA 70503
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-92.019524 30.202726)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
28
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
14.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.90
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $58,798 | 10 | |
| Year 2 | $60,395 | 15 | |
| Year 3 | $62,734 | 20 | |
| Year 4 | $65,268 | 20 | |
| Year 5 | $67,711 | 20 |
Total Positions
15
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
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
2
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://ochsner-craft.s3.amazonaws.com/education/static/OLGMC-2220-005.pdf