Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our program provides residents with an excellent clinical experience alongside approachable faculty members who are dedicated to the education of our trainees. Our continuity clinic allows residents to bring thorough pediatric care to the medically underserved populations of the city. LSU Pediatrics focuses on fostering a collaborative and comfortable learning environment, while ensuring that residents are prepared to pursue their next career goal - in primary care or fellowship.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Chelsey Tyler Sandlin, MD
Manning Family Children's
Primary Program Contact
Rebecca Calix, BS
Manning Family Children's
Locations
Manning Family Children's
LSU Dept of Pediatrics
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118-5720
2020 Gravier St
New Orleans, LA 70112
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118-5799
1401 Foucher St
New Orleans, LA 70115-3593
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
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
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 16, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
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
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21-28 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.