Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The LSU ID program provides a solid foundation in the practice of clinical infectious diseases in preparation for a future career in the private practice or academic setting. Fellows predominantly work at UMCNO, a tertiary care center with extensive exposure to the care of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, and other infections common in indigent and trauma patients. Fellows also receive training in transplant infectious diseases at large regional transplant centers.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Victoria Elizabeth Burke, MD
LSU Health Sciences Ctr New Orleans
Primary Program Contact
Robbie Morgan, MFA
LSU Health Sciences Ctr New Orleans
Locations
LSU Health Sciences Ctr New Orleans
Sect of Infectious Diseases Rm 4327
2021 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112
2020 Gravier St
New Orleans, LA 70112
2021 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112-1396
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
180 W Esplanade Ave
Kenner, LA 70065
3308 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 18, 2025 - Oct 6, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 14, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 17, 2026 - Oct 5, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.