Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
We are the only Pediatric Cardiology training program in Louisiana. Our division provides care for patients across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast community from fetal life into adulthood. The primary focus of our training program is to produce Pediatric Cardiologists with unparalleled clinical skills who will successfully transition into any clinical or academic setting at the local, state, or national level.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mandy Nasworthy, MD
Louisiana State University Health Scienc
Primary Program Contact
Michele Hallinan
Louisiana State Univ Health Sciences Sch
Locations
Louisiana State University Health Scienc
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
- 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
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)
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
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
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Dental insurance
- 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.