Stipend & Benefits

Ochsner offers a competitive Fellowship salary above the standard PGY-V offering.

Ochsner Health System provides house staff with a comprehensive benefits plan that includes health, dental, disability, and life insurance, as well as the opportunity to participate in a 403(b) tax-deferred annuity program. The health, dental, disability, and life insurance programs are offered at minimal cost to the resident.

Benefits Include:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Pharmacy
Salary Continuation
403(b) Plan
Pathway to Wellness (PTW)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer Paid Term Life
66.273% Long Term Disability
$100,000 Business Travel Accident
EAP (Employee Assistance Plan)
Vacation Time
Tobacco Free Discount
Free, safe, secure on-campus parking provided for all house staff.
Travel Fund Support
Meeting and travel expenses for paper/poster presentations by fellows are supported through department operational budget.
Employee Discounts and Special Offers
Sprint, Verizon and AT&T cell phone discounts. Smoking cessation benefit (available if enrolled in medical plan). Kentwood Water. Dell Computer. Sam’s Club ($10 off yearly membership).