Interested in LSU Med/Peds?

All prospective applicants are welcome to contact our program director or any of the residents to have questions answered or to get more information about our program. We offer a Med/Peds ambulatory elective, which is open to all fourth year medical students. Those interested may contact the program director in order to tailor the experience to meet the applicant's wishes. This rotation is by far the best way for the student to interact with multiple residents and faculty in a variety of settings. We hope you consider visiting us during your fourth year. Find the answers to most commonly asked general questions about Med/Peds on the NMPRA website. Most answers to questions about the LSU Med/Peds residency program can be found on our website. A quick overview is as follows:

General

The LSU Med/Peds Residency is a four-year program with two years each of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, composed of alternating four-month blocks. By the completion of the program, each resident is eligible to take the Internal Medicine (ABIM) and Pediatrics ABP board exams. We are currently funded for six new resident positions each year and usually interview from 10-12 times this number to fill the positions.

Interviews

Interviews are granted on an individual basis after completion of the ERAS application and are routinely conducted November through January. The one-day interview involves meetings with Internal Medicine and Pediatrics faculty, Med/Peds faculty, residents, and our program director. Tours of the facilities are included as is lunch at a local restaurant.

Medicine Rotations

All Internal Medicine training takes place at UMC and a few local affiliate hospitals. See the sample schedul for specifics; generally, after 24 months, you will have completed 9 ward months, 2 ICU months, 1 ER month, 2 month of Med/Peds ambulatory, 4 required electives, and  4 chosen electives. Ward call averages Q4 while ICU averages Q3. Other months and electives are call-free.

Pediatrics Rotations

Pediatric training is almost entirely at Children's Hospital, Louisiana's only free-standing hospital for children. See the sample schedule for specifics; generally, after 24 months, you will have completed 6 ward months, 1 PICU & 2 NICU months (Touro and CHNOLA NICU), 1 well baby nursery month, 2 ER months, and 10 elective months including rotations 4 required electives, 2 ambulatory months, 2 advocacy months, 2 IEU months, and 1 month of nightfloat. Call is Q4 on ICU months, and all ward months employ a night float system. Upper level residents have 4-5 calls per month on electives. 

Moonlighting

Moonlighting opportunities are available to Med/Peds residents within the Internal Medicine and Pediatrics departments with the approval of the program director. These cannot, however, begin until completion of the 16-month internship and permanent licensure.

Application Requirements / How to Apply

1. Positions are offered only through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

2. Applications are submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

3. The following materials are required for a completed application to be considered:

• Medical School Dean's Letter of Recommendation (MSPE)
• Three Letters of Recommendation from Faculty; may include Chairperson's letter
• Official Medical School Transcript & USMLE Scores
• Personal Statement & CV/Résumé
• Completed ERAS Application

NOTE : IMGs who meet these criteria may apply to our program through ERAS:

• Must be ECFMG-certified at the time of application
• Must score in the 90th percentile on USMLE Step I, II, and III
• Must have obtained a J-1 visa sponsored by ECFMG
• Must have lived one year in the United States
• Must have excellent English verbal and written skills
• Must not be more than 2 years graduated from medical school. If you have been out of medical school for 1-2 years, you must have evidence of ongoing education or clinical experience, e.g., shadowing a physician in the U.S.

 

Request for Additional Information

Vilma Cervantes
LSU Med/Peds Residency Coordinator
1542 Tulane Avenue, Box T4M-2
New Orleans, LA 70112
504-568-3792 (phone)
vcerva@lsuhsc.edu

Disclaimer

The information on this website is subject to change. If you have questions, please contact any of our residents or faculty. We look forward to hearing from you and hopefully seeing you in New Orleans!