We are pleased to continue our Visiting Diversity Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic
year. For the safety of students, residents, and patients - LSU will require that
visiting students provide documentation of COVID-19 vaccination.
Visiting Diversity Clerkship in Pediatrics Scholarship Program
Link: LSU Peds Scholarship Application
As a joint venture between the Office of Diversity & Community Engagement, LSU Department of Pediatrics, and Children's Hospital of New Orleans, we are pleased to sponsor fourth-year senior medical students who plan to pursue a career in Pediatrics and wish to experience a rotation in our academic medical center. Students must self-identify as an under-represented minority (URM) and display genuine interest in exploring issues of social determinants of health, population medicine, access to care, and social justice.
The Pediatric Residency Program at LSUHSC-New Orleans offers the enthusiastic student a challenging and rewarding training program. Our residents participate in the care of children with a wide range of pediatric illnesses, preparing them for a successful future in pediatric practice or academic medicine. The Department of Pediatrics is composed of outstanding faculty who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and a lifetime of service to children. Most students choose our program for the excellence in scholarship complemented by a friendly environment. Students who visit our program will quickly note the strong and close friendships which develop among the residents since teamwork is emphasized as an essential component of becoming a successful physician.
The LSU Health Sciences Center historically serves a large, metropolitan community with many under-resourced neighborhoods challenged by the social determinants of health and affected by health disparities. The historic mission of our training institution is to care for every member of our community, regardless of station or situation. Our residency program is based at Children's Hospital, which is currently the largest freestanding children's hospital in Louisiana. Here, we provide compassionate, state-of-the-art care for our patients with over 43 pediatric specialties.
Students selected for the program will receive:
- Up to $2000 scholarship with amount determined upon award decision.
- Potential dormitory housing option depending on availability.
- A resident or faculty mentor who will meet with the student during his/her rotation. The mentor will provide career/professional guidance and a personal connection to the community.
- Meeting with Pediatric Residency Director and/or Associate Program Director.
- Participation in all educational sessions with residents.
**Interested students should submit the application by Friday, May 31st and must also apply through VSAS (PEDI 420 - Pediatrics - Diversity Scholarship Rotation). Selected students will be notified by June 14th.