Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Ochsner hematology/oncology fellowship offers: extensive clinical training; 3-6 months of mentored research; robust experience in the hematologic malignancies/stem cell transplant program; participation in blood bank and hematopathology activities; access to ASCO University and all ASH educational materials; active outpatient clinic with approx 6000 patients with new cancer diagnoses seen each year; multidisciplinary clinics in breast, lung, head and neck, and genitourinary cancers.
Total Program Size
4
3
3
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
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)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1966155F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
42
Required letters of recommendation
3
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
215
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
520
Minimum score
540
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)
50
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
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
8
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
60
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
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
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1552114159
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Laura
Last Name
Finn
Degrees
MD
Address
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Ctr
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.145912 29.961788)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Staci
Last Name
Gordon
Address
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Hematology Oncology Pgm
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.145223 29.960886)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
14.80
% IMG
62.90
% DO
22.20
% Female
33.30
% Male
66.60
Total Physician
20
Total Non Physician
12
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
45.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $63,367 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $65,739 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 6 | $68,243 | 20 | 999 |
Total Positions
10
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Not applicable
1
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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