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).