Application Information for Residency

The Louisiana Sate University Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Staff invite you to join our program. We are eager to share our program, medical center, and unique city with you.

The following are guidelines to help you in completing your application to our program:

An applicant must have a valid license or permit to become eligible to practice medicine in the State of Louisiana. Please refer to www.lsbme.org for more details.

Requirements:

Our Residency Program utilizes the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and complies with its guidelines. Your application should include the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae w/ recent photograph
• Three letters of recommendation (minimum)
• Dean's Letter
• Official Medical School transcript
• Board scores
• Personal Statement, which should include: Why the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialty is right for you, and what you are looking for in a career.
• Copies of USMLE parts I, II, and III (PGY-2 or above)
• Letter from Program Director (PGY-2 or above)
• Verification Letter (PGY-2 or above)
  Must include rotations that applicant is currently taking or have already completed

Applicants (PGY-2 or above) who have not submitted documents through ERAS, can forward the documents listed above via regular mail, e-mail, or fax.

Personal interviews are granted by a selection committee and required before acceptance. Please allow a full day for your interview.

Check out the FREIDA site for more detailed information about our program.Find out more information about our program at: 

• Scutwork.com
• The Student Doctor Network

Dr. Stephen Kishner
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Program Director
Attn: Maggie Niles (Program Coordinator)
LSUHSC - Section of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
c/o Touro Rehabilitation Center
Touro Infirmary, 1401 Foucher Street, Suite 10012
New Orleans, Louisiana 70115
Phone: (504) 897-8948
Fax: (504) 897-7145
mniles@lsuhsc.edu