Programs/Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery/Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program
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Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
New Orleans, LA(New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#84
Specialty Rank
$60,241
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#84
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
37th Percentile
Top 63% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2802131042
- NRMP Code:
- 1224280C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 30
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 48%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are a large program with a diverse group of faculty members servicing the entire region of South Louisiana and beyond. We provide ample training opportunities for our residents in training.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$60,241
PGY-1
$62,222
PGY-2
$64,290
PGY-3
$66,975
PGY-4
$69,979
PGY-5
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
- 99(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $301K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $83K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 4,640,546
- Median Age
- 29 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.32
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 9.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
79°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
282 days
Precipitation
57"
Humidity
54%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.04
Restaurant Meal
13.44
Gas (per gallon)
$4.14
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2802131042
- NRMP Code:
- 1224280C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Laura T Hetzler
- Email:
- lhetzl@lsuhsc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/2/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/7/2026 - 1/11/2027
- 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:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
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:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1224280C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Elizabeth Yanes
- Contact Email:
- eyanes@lsuhsc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
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
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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