Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
Thank you for choosing Ochsner Health for your care. We are committed to making an ongoing difference in the health of our communities.
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Ochsner is committed to a clinically-integrated research program with the ultimate goal of improving the health and wellness of our patients and communities. As the largest academic medical center in Louisiana, we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals to be leaders who can meet evolving healthcare challenges.
Discover Your Future At Ochsner! With unlimited growth potential, both professionally and personally, now is the time to start your future with Ochsner.
The 2023 STAR Summer Program Application is now closed. Please email STAR@ochsner.org with any questions.
Learn about the STAR Curriculum.
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COVID-19: Student and patient safety is a top priority. COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement to participate. For answers to frequently asked questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and for information on how to schedule an appointment, please visit https://www.ochsner.org/vaccineinfo.
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The Ochsner STAR Program provides qualified high school students, particularly those with limited means and access, a cost-free opportunity to explore the world of healthcare. Through a rigorous, hands-on summer course focusing on science, technology, academics and research, STAR aims to engage and inspire students to pursue further education and careers in science and medicine.
STAR is a four-week summer program, held Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., which focuses primarily on scientific research, practical medicine and leadership development. The knowledge and skills students acquire in this program will provide them with a solid foundation on which to build an advanced education and successful future in science, medicine and other aspects of healthcare. In addition, STAR will provide students the opportunity to:
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