Louisiana State University
The Louisiana State University Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine residency in New Orleans, LA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Not Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Five-year combined emergency medicine/internal medicine residency at LSU Health New Orleans, established in 1999. Residents switch between EM and IM every six months on a 4+1 schedule, and graduates can sit for both boards and apply to ACGME fellowships in either specialty.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Residents rotate between emergency medicine and internal medicine every six months, attending the IM didactics, journal club and continuity clinic while on IM and the weekly EM conferences and monthly journal clubs while on EM.
- A dedicated monthly EM/IM conference covers academic IM and EM topics, board review and cadaver and simulation labs; optional EM tracts include EMS, ultrasound, international and research, and residents may join the hospitalist or primary care tract.
- Benefits include free gym access, a $100 monthly meal card at LCMC hospitals, free parking, moonlighting for PGY2-4, 3 weeks of vacation for PGY1 and 4 weeks for PGY2-4, and a retirement plan with employer match.
- Applications go through ResidencyCAS with a separate application for any categorical spot; a SLOE and an IM letter are expected, a passing Step 1 is required before an interview, interviews run October to January by Zoom, and no EM-IM specific away rotation is offered.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Contact page (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Contact phone (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Program length (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Summary (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Highlights (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Official program website (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
Program leadership and contact
- Phone
- 504-568-5600
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
Louisiana State University Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine residency at a glance
Louisiana State University lists its Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine residency in New Orleans, Louisiana. The directory holds 1 Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine residency program in Louisiana and 13 across 12 states and territories. It is the only Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine residency listed for Louisiana.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Not Participating”. 11 Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine residency programs nationwide share that status.
Louisiana State University has 34 other programs listed in New Orleans: Allergy and Immunology, Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine), Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry), Clinical Neurophysiology (Neurology), and Dermatology, and 28 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at Louisiana State University in New Orleans
- Allergy and Immunology fellowship
- Anesthesiology residency
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry) fellowship
- Clinical Neurophysiology (Neurology) fellowship
- Dermatology residency
- Emergency Medicine residency
- Epilepsy (Neurology) fellowship
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine residency training
A combined program trains in more than one specialty, so it is longer than either alone. Confirm the length and the board certification pathways with the program.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Louisiana State University Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine residency?
The directory places it in New Orleans, Louisiana.
How many Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine residency programs are there in Louisiana?
This directory lists 1 in Louisiana and 13 nationwide.
How do I apply to the Louisiana State University Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Louisiana State University Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 5 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Louisiana State University Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Louisiana State University Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.