Ochsner Clinic Foundation
The Ochsner Clinic Foundation Hematology and Medical Oncology (Internal Medicine) fellowship in New Orleans, LA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
ACGME-accredited three-year Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship at Ochsner Health in New Orleans, accepting three fellows per first-year class. Fellows train within the Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center, spending most time in clinical training with continuity clinics throughout, plus 3-6 months of mentored research. Rotations include hematologic malignancies and stem cell transplant, benign hematology, precision cancer therapies and disease-specific oncology.
Summarized from the program’s official website, checked October 5, 2026. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Dual-specialty (hematology and oncology) training with only three fellows per class: stress that you want close mentorship.
- Hematologic malignancy and stem cell transplant experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings; fellows also take part in blood bank and hematopathology activities.
- Rotations in precision cancer therapies and benign hematology: ask how these are scheduled and how much exposure there is to each.
- 3-6 months of mentored research; bring a scholarly interest and ask about regional and national presentation support.
- Training within Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center, described as high-volume with diverse patients; ask about case mix.
- Continuity clinics throughout all years and multidisciplinary tumor boards: emphasise longitudinal patient care and team-based planning.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program coordinator
- Staci Gordon
- Address
- 1514 Jefferson Highway New Orleans, LA 70121
- Phone
- 1-866-624-7637
Contact details checked October 5, 2026.
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship training
Hematology and Medical Oncology is a fellowship that most applicants enter after an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine. Some specialties accept other pathways, so confirm eligibility with the program and the certifying board before applying.
Fellowships in hematology and medical oncology typically last 3 years.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Ochsner Clinic Foundation Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Ochsner Clinic Foundation Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Ochsner Clinic Foundation Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship offer?
The directory records 3 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Ochsner Clinic Foundation Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.