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Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program

DermatologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
New Orleans, LA(New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
17
Positions
#82
Specialty Rank
$62,222
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#82
Dermatology Ranking
43rd Percentile
Top 57% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0802121109
NRMP Code:
1224080A0J1
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
17
Interviews:
33

Contact Information

Christopher J Haas
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
15/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
18
0
Part-Time Physicians:
11
Female Faculty:
28.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
65%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$62,222
PGY-1
$62,222
PGY-2
$64,290
PGY-3
$66,975
PGY-4
0

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:
0802121109
NRMP Code:
1224080A0J1
Total Positions:
17
Interviews:
33
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Christopher J Haas
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/24/2025 - 10/31/2025
Interview Period:
1/1/2026 - 2/14/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
4
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

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:
No
NRMP Codes:
1224080A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System
Primary Teaching Site:
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System
Contact Person:
Sherilyn A Munoz
Contact Email:
smunoz@lsuhsc.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42
0

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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