Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The LSUHSC Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship offers comprehensive training in the diagnosis and management of pediatric cancers and blood disorders. Fellows gain experience through diverse clinical exposure at Manning Family Children's, robust research opportunities, and structured academic mentorship. The program emphasizes scholarly activity, quality improvement, and professional development in a supportive, collegial environment.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Pinki Kumari Prasad, MH, MD, MPH
Children's Hosp New Orleans
Primary Program Contact
Taylor Rogge
Louisiana State University New Orleans
Locations
Children's Hosp New Orleans
Ped Hematology/Oncology Pgm
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118
2020 Gravier St
New Orleans, LA 70112
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118-5799
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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 7 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Nov 3, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 6, 2025 - Nov 5, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 4, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 29, 2026 - Nov 6, 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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-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.