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Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program

NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
New Orleans, LA(New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
$60,241
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1802121043
NRMP Code:
1224180C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

Brian Joseph Copeland
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
14
Faculty Ratio:
1.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
23
Non-Physician Staff:
2
0
Female Faculty:
34.8%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
60%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

LSU Neurology in New Orleans provides a well-rounded clinical education in Neurology, balancing inpatient and outpatient experiences, to prepare trainees for independent community practice. By training at multiple sites in the metro New Orleans area, residents see a wide variety of neurological conditions and patient populations.

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)
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$60,241
PGY-1
$62,222
PGY-2
$64,290
PGY-3
$66,975
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage: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
New Orleans, LA
Metropolitan Area
New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
0

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

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
$60,241
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$91,274
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1802121043
NRMP Code:
1224180C0YOG
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Brian Joseph Copeland
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/23/2026 - 9/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 2/12/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
No, with exceptions
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

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:
1224180C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University Medical Center New Orleans
Primary Teaching Site:
University Medical Center New Orleans
Contact Person:
Michelle Snowden
Contact Email:
msnow1@lsuhsc.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
28
Unpaid Leave Days:
91

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
50.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
62nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
12.5%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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