Medical School

Onshore Student Placements at Ochsner

Information for Onshore Domestic & International Students

Onshore Domestic and International Students who are not part of the UQ-Ochsner MD program have the opportunity to apply for clinical immersions in Year 4 for the Clinical Extension and Elective terms. Placements are subject to availability. Please refer to UQ Learning Community Immersions for additional details.

The information listed below is specific to clinical placements at Ochsner.

View the Ochsner Clinical School Visiting Students Guide.

  1. Clinical Immersion Duration
  2. Clinical Extension Placement Preferencing
  3. Elective Applications
  4. Travel During Placements
  5. Confirmation of Placement Documents
  6. Pre-Placement Health Screening Requirements
  7. Orientation Information
  1. Ochsner Computer Access
  2. Online Modules
  3. Housing information
  4. UQ Travel Insurance
  5. Visa Arrangements
  6. Prescriptions and Special Needs

3. Elective Applications

Onshore Students who wish to undertake their Elective at the Ochsner Clinical School should submit their online application by the following deadlines:

  • 20 October 2025 for Terms 1 and 2 – Outcome released by 31 October 2025
  • 27 February 2026 for Terms 3 and 4 – Outcome released by 9 March 2026

Application outcomes will be sent to students’ UQ email address.