Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Established more than 40 years ago, our Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Fellowship combines the strengths of LSU Health New Orleans and Ochsner Health, providing training at two premier academic medical centers with diverse patient populations and broad pathology. Fellows gain experience caring for medically complex patients across urban, tertiary, and quaternary care settings while working alongside nationally recognized faculty. Our program is distinguished by its collaborative culture, outst
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Amita Krishnan, MD
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Primary Program Contact
Cecilia Estep, BS
LSU Health Sciences Ctr New Orleans
Locations
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Ste 3205
1901 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112-1393
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
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Jul 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
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.