Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program
Plastic Surgery - IntegratedUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
New Orleans, LA(New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#66
Specialty Rank
$54,815
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#66
Plastic Surgery - Integrated Ranking
26th Percentile
Top 74% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3622100001
- NRMP Code:
- 1224362C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 30
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 36.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
LSU provides a large volume of cases in all parts of plastic surgery. University Medical Center, which is a level 1 trauma center and has a high volume of reconstructive cases, hand and microsurgical procedures. Children's hospital provides an exceptionally high volume of complex pediatric cases. Microsurgical breast experience is extensive. We have a structured core curriculum (protected). - and a high board passage rate. The fellow residents with whom you will work are exceptional..
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$54,815
PGY-1
$56,652
PGY-2
$58,591
PGY-3
$60,850
PGY-4
$63,424
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not 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
- 28.7%(FREIDA)
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3622100001
- NRMP Code:
- 1224362C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 30
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Charles L Dupin
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1224362C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Medical Center New Orleans
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Medical Center New Orleans
- Contact Person:
- Terrie Capella
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2PGY-6:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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