Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The LSU Hematology/Oncology Program is geared toward fellows who are interested in a robust clinical training environment with collegial faculty. Flexibility in rotation schedules allows for fellows to pursue clinical or lab-based research interests, if they choose. LSU is actively pursuing NCI-designation, with planned continued growth all components of cancer care in our program. The rich cultural and sports landscape in New Orleans also cannot be beat.
Total Program Size
3
3
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1224155F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
40
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
26
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
60
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
Within 30 days of starting program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1552121158
Beeper or Home Call
12
12
12
Program Director
First Name
Brian
Middle Name
C
Last Name
Boulmay
Degrees
MD
Address
LSU Health Sciences Ctr New Orleans
Box T4M-2
1542 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.07902 29.955917)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Krystal
Last Name
Fisher
Degrees
MBA
Address
LSU Health Sciences Ctr New Orleans
Section of Hematology/Oncology
1700 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.080736 29.956774)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
9.50
% IMG
47.60
% DO
42.80
% Female
66.60
% Male
33.30
Total Physician
7
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
50.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $60,850 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 5 | $63,424 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 6 | $66,173 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 7 | |||
| Year 8 | |||
| Year 9 | |||
| Year 10 |
Total Positions
8
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/DOM/Sections/Hematology-Oncology/HemOnc%20Fellowship%20Manual%20v2023.pdf