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Denise Pinkston

Sr. Education Program Manager
dpinkston@ochsner.org

Application and Interview Process

We look forward to reviewing the application pool for this year’s match. A general overview of the 2025-2026 recruitment season is as follows:

  • ERAS applications are opened to programs on September 24.
  • We will screen all applications by the end of the day October 3.
  • The first round of applications will be offered on October 22. Applicants will have 48 hours to schedule an interview.
  • Interviews will then be offered in sequential rounds, with each maintaining at 48 hour response window.
  • We will not offer more interviews than we have interview spots available.
  • Our interview dates are:
    • November 8, 2024
    • November 15, 2024
    • December 6, 2024
    • January 10, 2025
  • We will host an optional in-person meet-and-greet, after our rank list submission but prior to the deadline, to provide applicants the opportunity to meet the team and tour our facilities. This date is TBD but will take place in early to mid-February 2026.

We appreciate your interest in our residency program and look forward to meeting you in the coming months.

Program Notes

  • Eight categorical and one preliminary positions are offered in the first Post-Graduate Year.
  • Please reach out to our resident-managed email at ochsnergeneralsurgery@gmail.com for any questions that come up during this interview season.