Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The program offers a wide array of patients and clinical experience. The faculty have expertise in multiple areas of child neurology including epilepsy surgery, headache, neuromuscular diseases as well as typical child neurology outpatient and inpatient diagnoses.
Total Program Size
1
1
1
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
2
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1224185C0
1224185R0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
24
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
Minimum score
550
Minimum score
550
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
50
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
Within 30 days of starting program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
28
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
30
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1852121022
Beeper or Home Call
48
48
48
Program Director
First Name
Maria
Middle Name
Bayard
Last Name
Weimer
Degrees
MD
Address
Children's Hosp New Orleans
Dept of Neurology
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.127417 29.917793)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Michelle
Last Name
Snowdon
Address
LSU HSC New Orleans
6th Fl Rm 6158
2021 Peridido St
New Orleans, LA 70112
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.085156 29.95649)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
83.30
% IMG
0.00
% DO
16.60
% Female
100.00
% Male
0.00
Total Physician
12
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
66.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
4.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | $59,763 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 4 | $62,067 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 5 | $64,692 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 6 | |||
| Year 7 | |||
| Year 8 | |||
| Year 9 | |||
| Year 10 |
Total Positions
3
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
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
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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