PGY2:

• Outpatient Rotations: Pediatric ER, ICU, Cardiology, Community Medicine, Orthopedics, ER, Gynecology, Ambulatory Pediatrics
• Inpatient Rotations: Inpatient Family Medicine/Night Float x 4
• Continuity Clinic: Three half days per week

PGY3:

• Outpatient Rotations: Radiology/Urology, Neurology, Practice Management, Dermatology, ENT/Ophthalmology, Musculoskeletal Medicine, IM Sub Specialty, Elective x 2, Ambulatory Pediatrics
• Inpatient Rotations: Inpatient Family Medicine x 2
• Continuity Clinic: Four half days per week

Paid Time Off:

• 3 weeks annually for PGY1
• 4 weeks annually for PGY2 and PGY3
• 7 paid holidays per year
• 5 sick days per year

Other Benefits:

• Reimbursement is provided for educational classes and exams ( Step 3 exam, BLS, ACLS, PALS) and temporary permit/licensure paid in full by program.
• CME funds available in years two and three.
• Residents are given privileged parking in the physicians parking lot.
• Breakfast and lunch are provided in the doctor’s lounge on weekdays, 20% discount provided in the cafeteria with your I.D., and meal tickets provided when on-call.
• Call rooms with private bathroom and shower, Internet access, and basic cable television are provided.
• 3 monogrammed lab coats are provided
• Health & Dental Insurance with dependent coverage is available.

Medical School
Completion of medical school training must be within the past three years.

Letters of Recommendation
At least three individual letters of recommendation are required. At least one letter should be from a board certified physician At least one letter should be from a board certified family physician.

Licensure Exams
A passing score is required on all USMLE or COMLEX exams with no more than two failures combined on all parts. Scores must be obtained by February 1.

International Medical Graduates
International Medical Graduates must be able to obtain a valid ECFMG certification and a Louisiana intern permit by the start of residency training on July 1st.

Experience
If medical school training was completed greater than one year prior to applying, it is mandatory that the applicant is engaged in a direct patient care experience during the year of application.  Observerships and/or research experiences do not fulfill this requirement.

Our program is interested in candidates who wish to enter Family Medicine, and our Recruitment Committee will scrutinize your application for evidence of an interest in this field.