Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Kenner) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Kenner, LA(Kenner, Louisiana Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
$60,241
PGY1 Salary
58.8%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202121641
- NRMP Code:
- 1224120C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 80
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 60%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The program is an ACGME accredited university 6-6-6 program. The program allows residents to have urban, suburban, and rural experiences. LSU faculty are committed to scholarship, teaching, research, and mentoring.
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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,241
PGY-1
$62,222
PGY-2
$64,290
PGY-3
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 Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 74(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $325K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $70K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 44 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.32
- Poverty Rate
- 9.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 9.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
74°F
Winter
44°F
Sunny Days
282 days
Precipitation
57"
Humidity
69%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.60
Restaurant Meal
9.6
Gas (per gallon)
$2.96
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202121641
- NRMP Code:
- 1224120C0
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 80
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ernest James
- Email:
- ejame1@lsuhsc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Interview Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1224120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner
- Contact Person:
- Porsha Hughes
- Contact Email:
- phugh1@lsuhsc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J1
- IMG Percentage
- 58.8%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 40th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 5.9%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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