Clinical Placements at Ochsner
Information for Onshore Domestic & International Students
The Ochsner Clinical School offers students the opportunity to experience a medical education from two world-class academic medical institutions: UQ Medicine and Ochsner Health in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Students who are not part of the UQ-Ochsner MD program (onshore domestic and international students) have the opportunity to apply for Year 4 placements at the Ochsner Clinical School. Placements are subject to availability. Please refer to Ochsner Clinical School Placements for details to apply.
Please refer to the information listed below for details specifically related to clinical placements at Ochsner.
- Find out more about Ochsner Clinical School
- View the Ochsner Clinical School Visiting Students Guide.
5. Orientation Information
Ochsner Administration Orientation
Several weeks prior to beginning the scheduled placement, the Ochsner Clinical School Administrative Team will notify students of orientation details, including required online learning modules that must be completed prior to attending orientation. Students who have not received this information should contact the Ochsner Clinical School Administrative Office.
- Professional attire is required. (All men should wear ties). Refer to the Ochsner Professionalism Guidelines located in the Student Support and Resources section of the UQ-Ochsner website.
Required Documentation
Students are required to complete the following documents at least four weeks prior to arrival at Ochsner Clinical School. Download and complete the following documents and then upload them via Placements. This will show up as a To Do task on your home page. Click on the task or navigate to My Details and upload the documentation in the designated section under MED - Ochsner Placement Requirements.
Student Parking
All students are required to park in the Coolidge parking lot, Section B. This is conveniently located near the Ochsner Academic Center. Please review the documents below before arriving at the clinical school to ensure there are no security issues. Ochsner Security monitors the parking areas and will issue tickets with fines if in violation.
Students will receive parking decals during the orientation.
- Student Parking at OCS
- Main Campus Parking & Bus Route
- OCS Main Campus Map
- To track shuttle times on Main Campus, download the DoubleMap app.