Residency and Fellowship Programs

             

   

Julia Rivera, MD

PGY3, Chief Resident

             

           

What do you like most about the LSU pathology residency program? What are your favorite rotations?

I like the working and learning environment at LSU pathology residency program. Everyone from co-residents to attendings to lab employees are amazing to work with and extremely supportive. We see a broad number of cases with different levels of complexity,  while also having adequate time to dedicate for independent studying. I have enjoyed all my rotations, but some of my favorite ones include hematopathology, cytology and blood bank.

What would you like to pursue after you finish residency?

After finishing residency, I would like to complete a hematopathology fellowship.

What do you like most about New Orleans?  Any favorite restaurants, musical festivals, museums, etc.?  How do you spend your free time?

Besides the AMAZING food, I love the culture and the people. New Orleans is a very fun and special city to live in. Some of my favorite experiences here include Mardi Gras season (starting with a lot of king cake) and other festivals, like Hogs for the Cause. In my free time I love trying new restaurants.  Some  of my favorites are Brigtsen’s and Barracuda.