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Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program

Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
New Orleans, LA(New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#128
Specialty Rank
$62,222
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#128
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
36th Percentile
Top 64% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4202131259
NRMP Code:
1224420A0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
112

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
48
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
23
0
Part-Time Physicians:
3
Female Faculty:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We provide an annual educational fund to each resident, as well as an additional fund to help each resident prepare for their CORE exam in R3 year. We also provide stipends to residents to attend and present at regional and national meetings. We provide reimbursement for all required training licenses, as well as ABR registration fees.

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)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$62,222
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

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
25.3%

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
$62,222
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$94,276
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4202131259
NRMP Code:
1224420A0YOG
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
112
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Mignonne Beau
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/24/2025 - 12/31/2025
Interview Period:
10/29/2025 - 1/29/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

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:
No
NRMP Codes:
1224420A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University Medical Center New Orleans
Primary Teaching Site:
University Medical Center New Orleans
Contact Person:
Dana Brian
Contact Email:
dbrian@lsuhsc.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5
PGY-4:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
5th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
20.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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