Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program
Vascular surgery - integrated - New Orleans, LA | ACGME Code: 4512100117 | NRMP Code: 1224451C0
The Louisiana State University School of Medicine Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency Program began in 2012 and accepts two residents each year. The program provides a wide variety of both open and endovascular cases in various clinical settings, including a level 1 tertiary care center, the Southeast Louisiana VA, Children's Hospital, and two large private hospitals. Trainees experience a diverse range of vascular pathology due to the program's location in southeast Louisiana.
Application for both Fellowship and Integrated positions is conducted through the ERAS Service. The deadline for submission of completed applications is November 1st. Required application components include the application form, scanned photograph, Dean's letter, three additional letters of recommendation, official Medical School transcripts, USMLE scores sent from the NBME, and a personal statement. Interview dates are typically in December and January each year.
The program's graduates are highly sought after for their technical skills, securing positions in academic and private practice settings. Graduates have historically ranked in the top 10th percentile per case volume in all categories.
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PGY1 Positions 2 ( 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 )
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New Orleans city, Louisiana
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