I chose Ochsner because of the diverse patient population, high volume of advanced procedures, and world class faculty. As a New Orleans native, the opportunity to experience this level of training while serving my hometown community made the choice even easier.

As the epicenter of healthcare in the Southeast, the Ochsner Health system is second to none in case variability and complexity. Growing up in south Louisiana, the reputation of Ochsner and the physicians who trained there were well noted in the community. Excellent care and clinical fortitude are the standard at this institution, and I have the utmost respect for those who came before me. This couldn’t be truer about the Pain Management team here at Ochsner. They’ve fostered a collaborative and family environment that I hope to have in practice one day. I know that I’ll be well prepared for a career in academic or private practice due to the clinical, procedural, and advance procedural volume I’ll see during fellowship. There’s no other place I’d rather train and raise our family than here in the heart of south Louisiana!

As a biomedical engineer with a degree in clinical and translational science, and a background in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, I was drawn to pain management's use of detailed anatomic knowledge and cutting-edge, evidence-based techniques to alleviate suffering and improve my patients’ day-to-day function. I chose Ochsner for my fellowship because of their patient-centered approach, the faculty's unparalleled skill and expertise, and the warmth and sense of community here. On top of those pillars, Ochsner provides their trainees with a depth of experience and education that prepares them to not just serve their patients but to be leaders in improving the quality of medical care wherever they go.

I am a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician who has practiced for over 12 years and was searching for a growth opportunity in medicine. With its cutting-edge technology, evidence-based practices and ever evolving treatments for chronic pain, I knew that Interventional Pain Management was where I would find growth and fulfillment as a Physician." I chose Ochsner Health because it is the program that sets the standard for developing proficient, capable, confident and most of all, happy Interventional Pain Management Physicians. The high volume of quality and ground-breaking procedural instruction provided to Fellows by compassionate, experienced, knowledgeable and gregarious Attendings makes this a most coveted program.

My goal is to become a Pain Physician that serves my local community. I believe the program at Ochsner will do a great job in helping me achieve that goal. Also, during my interview, I was very impressed with the relationship the current fellows had with the staff. Everyone involved in the program seemed happy, collegial, and professional.

For my pain management fellowship training, I chose Ochsner Health because I felt it provided a high-volume multi-disciplinary experience to help shape me into the pain management physician I hope to become. In addition, I felt the staff all seemed devoted to helping us achieve our goals. I’m also excited to live and work within the rich culture of New Orleans.