Orientation
Ochsner student orientation
This section contains complete details for Ochsner students transitioning to Phase 2 at the Ochsner Clinical School.
- View the informational session Transition to Ochsner for Phase 2.
NOTE: Students may experience difficulties accessing some of the websites needed to complete orientation requirements, if still in Australia or outside of the U.S. For many complex reasons, some sites are not always accessible everywhere in Australia. The sites are definitely accessible on campus at St. Lucia and Herston, and anywhere in the CBD of Brisbane. Please also try using different internet browsers.
1. 2018 Orientation dates
Attendance at ALL Orientation activities for the Year 3 Ochsner Cohort is compulsory, with no exceptions. Details regarding the schedule for Orientation week have been provided directly to students via their UQ email. This information is also posted on the Ochsner Phase 2 Community Site on Blackboard.
- Ochsner students beginning Year 3 should plan to arrive in New Orleans no later than January 2, 2018.
- Full-day events are scheduled each day beginning January 3, 2018.
- The annual White Coat Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11:30am at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center. (Tickets are not required and there is no guest limit.)
Summary of deadlines
To assist you in preparing for your transition to Phase 2 at the Ochsner Clinical School, below is an at a glance view of deadlines.
- 17th November 2017
- Login New Innovations
- Enroll in MyPassword
- Set up Ochsner email
- 10th December 2017
- Obtain health insurance
- 15th December 2017
- Upload required documents listed under Orientation details tab
- Obtain background checks
- Complete required health surveys
- 29th December 2017
- Complete online modules
- 4th January 2018
- Upload BLS certificate documentation
Upload USMLE Step 1 exam documenation from Prometric Center via the Ochsner Phase 2 Community Site on Blackboard.
Attendance at ALL Orientation activities for the Year 3 Ochsner Cohort is compulsory, with no exceptions. Details regarding the schedule for Orientation week have been provided directly to students via their UQ email. This information is also posted on the Ochsner Phase 2 Community Site on Blackboard.
- Ochsner students beginning Year 3 should plan to arrive in New Orleans no later than January 2, 2018.
- Full-day events are scheduled each day beginning January 3, 2018.
- The annual White Coat Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11:30am at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center. (Tickets are not required and there is no guest limit.)
Summary of deadlines
To assist you in preparing for your transition to Phase 2 at the Ochsner Clinical School, below is an at a glance view of deadlines.
- 17th November 2017
- Login New Innovations
- Enroll in MyPassword
- Set up Ochsner email
- 10th December 2017
- Obtain health insurance
- 15th December 2017
- Upload required documents listed under Orientation details tab
- Obtain background checks
- Complete required health surveys
- 29th December 2017
- Complete online modules
- 4th January 2018
- Upload BLS certificate documentation
Upload USMLE Step 1 exam documenation from Prometric Center via the Ochsner Phase 2 Community Site on Blackboard.