Programs/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation/Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program
Back to Programs

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
New Orleans, LA(New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#65
Specialty Rank
$57,706
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#65
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
39th Percentile
Top 61% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3402121020
NRMP Code:
1224340C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
50

Contact Information

Robert Patrick Owens
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
10
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
35
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
15
0
Part-Time Physicians:
12
0
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
100%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Residents, starting in PGY1 year are exposed to PMR based and other related rotations in a variety of hospitals/clinics to include - VA Hospital, University Medical Center, Touro Rehab Center, East Jefferson General Hospital Children's Medical Center, Ochsner system hospital/clinics. Most hospital/clinic sites are within the city limits or right outside so the commute time for all rotations is relatively short. New Orleans has a very diverse population and cost of living is reasonable. -

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • 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
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$57,706
PGY-1
$59,640
PGY-2
$61,643
PGY-3
$64,145
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance: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
Metropolitan Population
4,640,546

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
27.3%(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

Nominal Salary
$57,706
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$87,433
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3402121020
NRMP Code:
1224340C0YOG
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
50
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Robert Patrick Owens
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2025 - 12/1/2025
Interview Period:
10/15/2025 - 12/31/2025
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:
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:
1224340C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System
Primary Teaching Site:
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System
Contact Person:
Margaret Niles
Contact Email:
mniles@lsuhsc.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
42
Unpaid Leave Days:
7

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
25.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.

Resources & Tools

External Resources & Official Links

Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

Match Organizations

Medical Education

Specialty Organizations