News Releases

New Surgery Residency Program to Launch at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

April 16, 2024

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, the only Level 2 Trauma Center in the region, celebrated the launch of its new General Surgery Residency Program on April 16, 2024. Accredited by the ACGME, the program aims to address the physician shortage projected by 2030 and improve healthcare access by training surgeons to meet high standards of care. The initiative underscores Ochsner's commitment to community health and includes comprehensive facilities and a strong support system to ensure quality training. This program is part of Ochsner Health's broader mission to serve, heal, and educate across the Gulf South, aligning with its long-standing tradition of excellence in medical education and research.

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The University of Queensland Medical School – Ochsner Health celebrates high residency match

March 15, 2024

This year, UQ Ochsner MD Program received a 99% match rate through the National Residency Match Program – the highest rate in the medical school’s history since securing a full cohort of students, exceeding the average national match rate of 93.5% for U.S. medical schools

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Ochsner Children's Hospital Partners with Youth Empowerment Project

Feb. 29, 2024

The agreement provides children ages 7 to 18 academic support, physical activity, music, drama and arts instruction, and social-emotional support.

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Ochsner Health offers student expo for networking, career coaching

Feb. 22, 2024

The event is an opportunity to network with industry leaders, receive career coaching and participate in mock interviews and resume reviews. 

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