Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program
PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
New Orleans, LA(New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
46
Positions
#159
Specialty Rank
$60,241
PGY1 Salary
2.2%
IMG %
#159
Pediatrics Ranking
27th Percentile
Top 73% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3202121090
- NRMP Code:
- 1224320C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 46
- Interviews:
- 196
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 83
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 62.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program provides residents with an excellent clinical experience alongside approachable faculty members who are dedicated to the education of our trainees. Our continuity clinic allows residents to bring thorough pediatric care to the medically underserved populations of the city. LSU Pediatrics focuses on fostering a collaborative and comfortable learning environment, while ensuring that residents are prepared to pursue their next career goal - in primary care or fellowship.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- 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: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
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3202121090
- NRMP Code:
- 1224320C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 46
- Interviews:
- 196
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Chelsey Tyler Sandlin
- Email:
- ctyler@lsuhsc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 1/29/2027
- 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:
- Yes
- 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:
- 1224320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Children's Hospital (New Orleans)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Children's Hospital (New Orleans)
- Contact Person:
- Rebecca Calix
- Contact Email:
- pedsresidency@lsuhsc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 15
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:15PGY-2:15PGY-3:16
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
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 2.2%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 3rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 13.0%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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