Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program
Internal medicine/PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
New Orleans, LA(New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#58
Specialty Rank
$60,241
PGY1 Salary
4.8%
IMG %
#58
Internal medicine/Pediatrics Ranking
26th Percentile
Top 74% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 7002114022
- NRMP Code:
- 1224700C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 121
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 56
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 17/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 40
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 100%
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$60,241
PGY-1
$62,222
PGY-2
$64,290
PGY-3
$66,975
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
- 26.1%(FREIDA)
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 7002114022
- NRMP Code:
- 1224700C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 121
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Corey Gregg
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/25/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/27/2026 - 1/27/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1224700C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Medical Center New Orleans
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Medical Center New Orleans
- Contact Person:
- Vilma Cervantes
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:6PGY-4:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 14
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 4.8%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 23.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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