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  • Over one hundred success stories on parade

    Published on: 20 November 2021
    There’s a story behind every one of our 108 graduate’s long black gown, a story of success and long-time dream becoming a reality as they take their next steps as doctors.

  • Life after graduation

    Published on: 3 November 2021
    Dr Ross Hoffman, a 2012 graduate and now a Pulmonologist in Asheville, is a testament to our program’s success. Hear his journey and insights into life after medical school.

  • Discover the benefits of training across two health systems

    Published on: 3 November 2021
    Studying medicine in two health systems enables our students to graduate with a global perspective on medicine. Rohit, a current student, explains how the experience is shaping the doctors he'll become.

  • Matching as an international medical graduate

    Published on: 3 November 2021
    Dr Tamika Webb-Detiege, Deputy Head of Admissions and Enrollment takes a closer look at our match data, so you can feel confident pursuing your medical career at UQ Ochsner.

  • Helping a community get back on its feet

    On Sunday, 29 August, Hurricane Ida, one of the most powerful and rapidly intensifying storms to hit the United States, delivered misery and destruction from the time it made landfall in Louisiana. Once the skies cleared, our UQ Ochsner medical students rolled up their sleeves to help the community devastated by the storm.

  • 2022 Postdoctoral Research Fellowships announced

    Published on: 18 October 2021
    Congratulations to our fourth-year medical students selected as the recipients of the 2022 Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at Ochsner Health.

  • White Coat Wednesday: Dr Rachel Calix

    Published on: 13 October 2021
    We sit down with Dr Rachel Calix, a Neuro-Ophthalmologist at Ochsner Health and graduate of our program, to talk about her medical journey and advice for those following in her footsteps.

  • Brain Tumors: New advances in treatment

    A diagnosis of a brain tumor sounds like a scary thing. Certainly, a brain tumor can be a serious diagnosis. However, life expectancies can vary widely depending on the type of tumor and how far the disease has progressed.

  • A day in the life of an orthopedic surgeon

    Published on: 22 September 2021
    Orthopedic surgeon Dr Paul Celestre has a passion for helping his patients get back to doing the things they enjoy.

  • White Coat Wednesday: Sarah Chisholm

    Published on: 15 September 2021
    Before starting medical school, Sarah was involved in ovarian cancer research in Boston. Meeting and interacting with those doctors and patients inspired her to pursue a medical career and OB/GYN as a specialty.

  • How are those on the front lines coping in our ICUs?

    Published on: 15 September 2021
    Follow along with a group of registered nurses and hear their words, look in their eyes and feel their emotions.

  • Scuba Diving in Brisbane

    As soon as Tiffany knew she was moving to Australia, she signed up for an open water Scuba Diving course. Now with over 50 dives logged, she shares some of her favorites spots.

  • Meet Dr Samatha Lee

    Published on: 25 August 2021
    Dr Samantha Lee graduated from UQ Ochsner in 2016 and is now a PGY4 radiology resident at Northwell Health in Long Island. Next year, she’ll be pursuing a fellowship in paediatric diagnostic and interventional radiology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

  • Fellowships help to advance humanistic care for underserved communities

    Published on: 5 July 2021
    Three UQ Ochsner medical students are among 24 selected from across the nation as the 2021 Gold Student Summer Fellows.

  • White Coat Wednesday: Joshua Strobel

    Published on: 23 June 2021
    After a mission trip to the Czech Republic Josh Strobel knew he wanted to help people, so he decided to pursue a career in medicine.

  • Research day highlights fellowship program’s success

    Published on: 17 June 2021
    The annual Ochsner Research Day is an opportunity to a showcase the breadth and depth of research conducted across the Ochsner Health system by clinicians, scientists, nurses, pharmacists, residents, fellows, and students.

  • Breakthrough in limiting prostate cancer spread

    Published on: 10 June 2021
    Lowering cholesterol could potentially prevent or help stop the spread of prostate cancer.

  • White Coat Wednesday: Mounika Kandalam

    Published on: 9 June 2021
    This week we sit down with Mounika, a 4th year medical student and president of the Pediatric Interest Group, to talk about the support and resources available to students to successfully match in pediatrics.

  • White Coat Wednesday: Angela Conway

    Published on: 26 May 2021
    This week we sit down with 4th year medical student and president of the interest group, Angela Conway to talk about how students can get involved.

  • Scholarship recognizes a passion for Family Medicine

    Published on: 20 May 2021
    Fourth year medical student, Tyler Kidd has been named as the recipient of the Dr. and Mrs. Roy Gregory Scholarship for Family Medicine.

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