Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
New Orleans, LA(New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
60
Positions
$60,241
PGY1 Salary
3.4%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1402121143
- NRMP Code:
- 1224140C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 60
- Interviews:
- 270
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 85
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Mission of the LSUHSC Internal Medicine Residency Program is to produce exceptional physician leaders in clinical, administrative, and academic medicine. These physician leaders will provide excellent clinical care and service to patients, promote excellence in teaching principles of Internal Medicine to house officers and medical students, and participate in community outreach efforts to foster health education and literacy, and advance and promote wellness in the communities we serve.
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)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
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:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 66(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $306K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $43K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 4,640,546
- 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:
- 1402121143
- NRMP Code:
- 1224140C0
- Total Positions:
- 60
- Interviews:
- 270
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Shane Sanne
- Email:
- ssann1@lsuhsc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 6/1/2026 - 10/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
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:
- 1224140C0, 1224140P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Medical Center New Orleans
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Medical Center New Orleans
- Contact Person:
- Allie Fenerty
- Contact Email:
- afener@lsuhsc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 22
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:22PGY-2:19PGY-3:19
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 3.4%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 10th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 22.4%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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