Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Bogalusa) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Bogalusa, LA(New Orleans, Louisiana Metropolitan Area Metro)
21
Positions
$57,706
PGY1 Salary
47.4%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202113695
- NRMP Code:
- 1224120C1
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 90
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Unopposed/fully accredited. Broad training paradigm in support of demands of rural care with certification in ATLS, ALSO, PALS, NRP, ACLS, rural trauma and STABLE neonate care/transport. Emphasis on underserved populations and community outreach.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$57,706
PGY-1
$59,640
PGY-2
$61,643
PGY-3
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 65(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $300K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $58K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 489K
- Median Age
- 25 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.63
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 9.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
282 days
Precipitation
48"
Humidity
50%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.86
Restaurant Meal
12.96
Gas (per gallon)
$4.00
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202113695
- NRMP Code:
- 1224120C1
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 90
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Frederick C Stone
- Email:
- fstone@lsuhsc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/20/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1224120C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Our Lady of the Angels Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Our Lady of the Angels Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Susan Pieno
- Contact Email:
- spieno@lsuhsc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 47.4%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 36th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 15.8%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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