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Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program

Interventional radiology - integratedUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
New Orleans, LA(New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
$62,222
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4162100001
NRMP Code:
1224416A0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
39

Contact Information

Alexandra Holmsen Fairchild
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
2.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
26
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
5
Female Faculty:
19%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We provide an annual educational fund to each resident, as well as an additional fund to help each resident prepare for their CORE exam in R3 year. We also provide stipends to residents to attend and present at regional and national meetings. We provide reimbursement for all required training licenses, as well as ABR registration fees.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$62,222
PGY-1
$62,222
PGY-2
$64,290
PGY-3
$66,975
PGY-4
$69,979
PGY-5

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 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
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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
25.3%

Demographics & Community

Population
357K
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
$62,222
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$94,276
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4162100001
NRMP Code:
1224416A0STEP
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
39
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Alexandra Holmsen Fairchild
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2025 - 12/31/2025
Interview Period:
10/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
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
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

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:
No
NRMP Codes:
1224416A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University Medical Center New Orleans
Primary Teaching Site:
University Medical Center New Orleans
Contact Person:
Dana Brian
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2
PGY-4:2
PGY-5:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
10.0%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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