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UQ-OCS Questions - Ochsner Physician Scholars Program
Anyone who will graduate from The University of Queensland, Ochsner Clinical School in December with plans to match into Family Medicine, Internal Medicine Primary Care, Internal Medicine Pediatrics Primary Care (dual certification) or Psychiatry in the NRMP Match and who is committed to practicing Family Medicine, Internal Medicine Primary Care, Internal Medicine Pediatrics Primary Care (dual certification) or Psychiatry at Ochsner Health after completing their residency.
What eligibility requirements must be maintained by Ochsner Physician Scholars during medical school to remain eligible for Scholar funds?
- Maintain good standing (academic and disciplinary)
- Passed all USMLE examinations on the first attempt
- Commitment to Family Medicine, Internal Medicine Primary Care, Internal Medicine Pediatrics Primary Care (dual certification) or Psychiatry
- Understand that the execution of an Ochsner Physician Scholar Retention Agreement is required which secures the Scholar’s Commitment to return to Ochsner Health for full-time employment for a minimum of five (5) years.
- Provide a letter from your residency training program that you are in good standing with the training program. Submit letter each year of residency training to OchsnerMDScholars@ochsner.org between April 15 – July 15.
- Good academic standing
- USMLE Step 1 Score
- USMLE Step 2 CK Score
- Commitment to Family Medicine, Internal Medicine Primary Care, Internal Medicine Pediatrics Primary Care (dual certification) or Psychiatry
- Commitment to Ochsner Health
What documents are required as part of the Ochsner Physician Scholar application?
- USMLE Step 1 Score Report
- USMLE Step 2 CK Score Report
- Official Transcript from The University of Queensland
- Financial aid award letter from The University of Queensland (where applicable)
- One Letter of Recommendation (Applicant’s choice, should be someone who can articulate your demonstrated professionalism, leadership skills, perseverance, and commitment to medicine.)
- An essay of 500-words or less explaining why you are a strong candidate for this program and your financial need
- A resume including all leadership roles you have held.
The University of Queensland, Ochsner Clinical School Ochsner Physician Scholar recipients will be awarded $135,000.
What if my medical school raises tuition, will I be given additional funds to supplement the installments if tuition is increased?
The amount for each of the Ochsner Physician Scholar tracks is determined by Ochsner Health. Changes in medical school expenses, including tuition, will not affect the Ochsner Physician Scholars award amount.
