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UQ-Ochsner Orientation and Onboarding

This section contains complete details for UQ-Ochsner students transitioning to Year 3 at the Ochsner Clinical School. 

NOTE: Students may experience difficulties accessing some of the websites needed to complete orientation and onboarding requirements, whilst still in Australia or outside the U.S. For many complex reasons, some sites are not always accessible everywhere in Australia. The sites are accessible on campus at St. Lucia and Herston, and anywhere in the CBD of Brisbane. Please also try using different internet browsers. 

View the Ochsner Year 2 to Year 3 transition checklist.

View the OMSA NOLA Guide.

Preparing for Year 3 at Ochsner Clinical School 2024

  1. 2024 Orientation dates
  2. Ochsner email accounts
  3. Health insurance information
  4. Orientation documents
  5. Immunizations and health screenings
  1. BLS Certification
  2. Learning modules
  3. Blackboard
  4. Student parking
  5. UQ-Ochsner annual requirements

1. 2024 Orientation dates

In-person attendance at ALL orientation and onboarding activities for the Year 3 UQ-Ochsner Cohort is compulsory, with no exceptions. Details regarding the schedule for orientation and onboarding will be provided directly to students via their UQ email.

  • UQ-Ochsner students beginning Year 3 should plan to arrive in New Orleans no later than Wednesday, 3rd January 2024.
  • Onboarding events are scheduled for Thursday, 4th January 2024. 
  • A Year 3 Welcome Reception is scheduled for Friday, 5th January 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the Ochsner Main Campus Brent House Conference Center. Guests are invited, however, attendance is not compulsory.
  • The annual White Coat Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, 6th January 2024 at 11:00 am at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center. Tickets are not required and there is no guest limit.
  • Introductory Week for Semester 1 is 8th - 12th January 2024 with all day compulsory activities in-person, with no exceptions.

Summary of deadlines

To assist you in preparing for your transition to Year 3 at the Ochsner Clinical School, below is an at-a-glance view of deadlines in US, CST New Orleans time zone.

USMLE Step 1 Exam

When you sit for the USMLE Step 1 exam, you will be provided with an embossed receipt from the Prometric Center.  Please be sure to retain this receipt for your records as you are required to submit your receipt to med.ocsStudentAdmin@uq.edu.au. Ensure this is the embossed receipt from the Prometric Center and not just the confirmation of your location and test date. Please refer to the Sit to Progress requirements.