We appreciate your interest and hope this list of requirements for being considered for an interview prior to the MATCH is helpful:

• Must be registered through the National Resident Matching Program or the National Matching Service for osteopathic applicants and apply through ERAS (we do not accept mailed, faxed, or e-mail applications).

• Our program DOES NOT sponsor/accept any visas or EADs (work authorization documents). 

• Our application deadline is January 15th.

• Completion of medical school training must be within the past THREE YEARS.

• Dean’s Letter plus three individual letters of recommendation.  These should come from faculty, preceptors, etc.  At least one letter should be from a board certified family physician.

• Passing scores required on USMLE Steps I & II and must have no more than two failures on all parts taken to be considered.  Scores must be obtained prior to February 1st.

• International Medical Graduates must be able to obtain a valid ECFMG certification and a Louisiana intern permit by the start of residency training on July 1.

• If medical school training was completed greater than one year prior to the application, a minimum of one year of CONTINUOUS AND CURRENT CLINICAL (direct patient) experience in the United States at the time you submit your application to our program is MANDATORY.  Observerships and/or research experiences DO NOT fulfill this requirement.

General Information:

• The Family Medicine Residency along with Podiatry are the only residency program at East Jefferson General Hospital and are non-competing.
  
  
• The EJGH Emergency Department is one of the busiest in Louisiana
  
  
• There are 6 resident positions for each post-graduate year

Pay Scale:

• PGY1=$42,000
  
  
• PGY2=$43,000
  
  
• PGY3=$44,250
  
  
• Moonlighting is allowed for 2nd and 3rd year residents

In-House On Call:

• First year in-house call averages to every 4th night; every 5th - 6th night for second years
  
  
• While on in-house call, all meals are free; meals are discounted by 20% when not on in-house call
  
  
• 3rd year residents do not take in-house call; they take outpatient call from home

Paid Time Off:

• 3 weeks annually for PGY1
  
  
• 4 weeks annually for PGY2 and PGY3
  
  
• Residents follow holiday schedule of EJGH except while on inpatient service

Other Benefits:

• Reimbursement is provided for educational classes (BLS, ACLS, and PALS.) and exams (Step 3 etc.)
  
  
• CME funds available in years two and three
  
  
• Residents are given privileged parking in the physicians parking lot-first floor for easy access
  
  
• Call rooms are private; Internet access and basic cable television are provided
  
  
• The maximum number of consecutive hours worked is 30 (including call)
  
  
• There are daily noon conferences; lunch is usually provided
  
  
• The clinic is linked to the hospital and parking deck by enclosed walkways
  
  
• 3 monogrammed lab coats are provided
  
  
• Palm pilots are provided to all residents
  
  
• Health & Dental Insurance available; hospital pays major portion & resident pays minor portion, Dependant coverage also available.

Policies and Procedures:
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