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Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program

Rheumatology (IM)University-basedIMG: HIGH
Shreveport, LA
6
Positions
$66,766
PGY1 Salary
83.3%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1502121063
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
30

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
15
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
4
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
100.00%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
80%
0

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
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$66,766
PGY-1
$66,766
PGY-4
$69,584
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
Shreveport, LA

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1502121063
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
30
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

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
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1232150F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30
0

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
7 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
83.3%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
16.7%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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