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Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program

Allergy and immunologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
New Orleans, LA(New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
3
Positions
$66,975
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0202121070
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
16

Contact Information

Kenneth Paris
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
00
Female Faculty:
33.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

https://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/pediatrics/fellowship/allergy/

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$66,975
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
$66,975
PGY-4
$69,979
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
New Orleans, LA
Metropolitan Area
New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
4,640,546

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
66(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$306K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$43K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
23.5%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
4,640,546
Median Age
26 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.41000000000000003
Poverty Rate
21.0%
Unemployment Rate
9.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
66°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
282 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
51%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.40
Gym Membership
41

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$66,975
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$101,477
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0202121070
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
16
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Kenneth Paris
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/4/2026 - 10/1/2026
Interview Period:
8/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1224020F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Children's Hospital (New Orleans)
Primary Teaching Site:
Children's Hospital (New Orleans)
Contact Person:
Hanh Rimmer
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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