Norman B. Burgess
Year
PGY-2
Hometown
Born and raised South Africa in Boksburg then grew up in Edmonton, Alberta.
What medical school did you attend?
Avalon University School of Medicine
What undergraduate school did you attend?
Portage College for Critical Care Paramedicine
What advice would you give incoming residents?
Ask for help when you need it. The seniors residents are always there to help. Most
important be happy and remember why you went into medicine!
What originally attracted you to the LSU Child/Adult Neurology program?
The program is very friendly diverse clinical rotations they are resident guided.
Everyone in the program is like an extended family that works together.
Favorite thing to do in New Orleans:
Museums, the food, the zoo and aquarium. There is so much to do it is literally endless.
If you ever get bored of it you can head to the coast and enjoy the beach! It is
heaven on earth!