Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Adult Neurology Residency Program at LSU Health New Orleans is a four-year ACGME-accredited program that provides comprehensive training in neurology. The structure includes an initial PGY-1 year in internal medicine, followed by a dedicated PGY-2 year in neurology and further specialized training during PGY-3 and PGY-4 years. The program emphasizes exposure to a diverse patient population and hands-on experiences in various subspecialties of neurology, training future neurologists to excel in diagnosing and treating neurologic disorders.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Adult Neurology Residency Program does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendly status. However, it is important for applicants to note that the program accepts residents from diverse educational backgrounds and provides a comprehensive training experience to people from various cultural and economic demographics.
Categorical Positions
8
Categorical Positions (detail)
Four-year ACGME accredited program includes a PGY-1 year in internal medicine and an introductory PGY-2 year in neurology. Details do not specify the number of categorical residents, but it mentions intensive training in PGY-3 and PGY-4 years.
Program Website
Address
433 Bolivar Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
Program Director
Dr. Brian Copeland
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency program includes 8 first-year residents (PGY-1) enrolled as MD graduates from either U.S. or international medical schools. Specific details about the current DO residents were not available.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum for first-year residents, also known as PGY-1's, includes a comprehensive internal medicine year followed by an introductory neurology year (PGY-2). The subsequent years (PGY-3 and PGY-4) consist of intensive neurology training across various subspecialties.
Application
Application details including specific deadlines, requirements, and interview dates can be found on the residency program's website. Look for sections like 'How to Apply' or 'Application Process' for comprehensive instructions.
# of Locations
Residents rotate through both university-based and community-based clinical facilities across New Orleans and the state of Louisiana.
Fellowship
The program offers fellowship opportunities after residency training, focusing on various subspecialties within neurology, although specific fellowships are not detailed in the provided text.
Resident Life
Overview
Our adult neurology residency program offers a diverse academic and clinical training experience. Our four-year, ACGME accredited program includes a PGY-1 year in internal medicine and an introductory PGY-2 year in neurology, which build a strong foundation for the second two years of intensive Neurology training. During the PGY-3 and PGY-4 years, residents engage in a variety of subspecialities within neurology, rotating through inpatient and outpatient settings in university-based and community-based clinical facilities.
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# of Years of Program
4 years (including 1 year of internal medicine and 3 years of neurology training).
Housing
The residency program likely has information regarding housing options either through partnerships or stipends. Specifics would be found in the 'Housing' section of the website.
Alumni
Information about alumni outcomes could be present in sections detailing 'Life After Residency' where graduates' fellowships, subspecialties, or academic pursuits are highlighted.
Salary & Benefits
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