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Message From the Chairman

Speaking for the faculty and residents, I want to express our appreciation for your inquiry about our residency program.

When the Louisiana State University Medical Center was established on October 1, 1931, the Department of OB/GYN was simultaneously established.

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In the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol 31, No. 4, April 1936, there is an article titled, "American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Survey of Obstetric and Gynecologic Opportunities in 89 Hospitals in the United Stated and 12 Hospitals in Canada." In this article it is written, "The Board is now making a check of the material collected in the course of this survey of graduate training facilities in obstetrics and gynecology in the United States and Canada." LSU Department of OB/GYN was one of the sites that were involved in the survey showing that as early as 1936 the Department had been fully established. Records at the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education office in Chicago, Illinois show that in the 1950s, when the RRC began accrediting institutional programs, it gave full accreditation to the Department on the first site visit in 1953.

Our training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine New Orleans is based in primarily two hospitals, Interim LSU Public Hospital and Touro Infirmary. There have been substantial changes in the rotations and locations since the rebuilding of the City of New Orleans such that our residents primarily practice their obstetrics at Touro Infirmary, a private facility, while outpatient and gynecology services are provided through Interim LSU Public Hospital and it's extended clinics. In addition, residents rotate to other hospitals including University Medical Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. This facility provides a vast experience in gynecologic surgery and allows for development of resident autonomy. At each hospital, residents are involved in patient care under supervision of a broad range of board certified/eligible faculty. The faculty actively support residents in outpatient clinics, all facets of inpatient care, including board rounds and in operating suites. They are available in house around the clock for consultations and emergencies. In addition, a videoconferencing system is in place on all sites to facilitate participation in the didactic curriculum.

Unique to our training program is the multi-million dollar simulation center which was completed in 2008, where we routinely teach obstetric emergencies, such as shoulder dystocia and post partum hemorrhage. Gynecologic simulations include the use of virtual simulators, as well as cadaveric laparoscopic surgery. Our department is an active member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology consortium on simulation and we have been included as a beta test site for the continuous development and improvement of simulation in our specialty.

Our intent is to produce well rounded physicians ready to embark on private practice and we think that the unique combination of public and private training opportunities provides the very best curricular material to accomplish that goal. The subspecialist and generalist are well known nationally and provide an opportunity to facilitate acquisition of fellowship positions upon completion of training. In addition, multiple research opportunities exist within the department such that scholarly work can be facilitated to augment those opportunities.

We do encourage the highest quality of applicant and select those with the best potential, abilities and motivation to achieve these goals. We are looking for an applicant that will fit well within our department and training program. In summary, we have a well rounded academic faculty and are pleased at your interest in our department. If you require additional information or would like to make an appointment for a visit, please contact the Residency Coordinator, Cheri Yeager at cyeage@lsuhsc.edu. During the active recruitment season, resident interviews will only be offered through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

Thank you for your interest,
Amy E. Young, MD
Abe Mickal Professor and Chair

Residency Program Director

Dr. Hoxsey

Doctor Rodney (Rod) J. Hoxsey was born in Great Falls, Montana, earned his Doctor of Medicine at Northwestern University Medical School where he also did his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He completed a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at the University of Chicago Michael Reese Hospital. He has been on a teaching faculty most of his professional career from the Air Force tour of duty at Keesler AFB through is 23 years at Northwestern University Medical School to his appointment at the LSUHSC Department of OB/GYN in 2004.

Doctor Hoxsey has a deep and sincere interest in education and training residents and students. Following Hurricane Katrina he was named Student Clerkship Director and he developed a preceptor model with simulation laboratory training in order to facilitate the return of students to New Orleans following the storm. He also became first the Associate Residency Program Director and then the Program Director as we not only prepared to return to our primary training site, but also faced a monumental ACGME accreditation site visit. The Program has filled its residency positions every year and they have fulfilled their research requirements even while rebuilding the program. Education has become a major focus while still providing service to our community as they repopulate New Orleans. Our residents have completed more research and presented more papers at national meetings than ever before.