Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program
Pediatric Cardiology (PD)Community-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
New Orleans, LA
6
Positions
100.0%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3252112086
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 34
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.50
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 50.00%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are the only Pediatric Cardiology training program in Louisiana. Our division provides care for patients across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast community from fetal life into adulthood. The primary focus of our training program is to produce Pediatric Cardiologists with unparalleled clinical skills who will successfully transition into any clinical or academic setting at the local, state, or national level.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
48 weeks
Salary Progression
$64,145
PGY-1
$64,145
PGY-4
$66,851
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
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Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3252112086
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 34
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/13/2026 - 8/14/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/11/2025 - 10/31/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1224325F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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