Please note that the program has been suspended for 2007.

Curriculum

Fellows spend 8-10 week rotations with each of two primary physicians, alternating between the two services throughout the year.

Fellows work with departmental staff to coordinate Wednesday Glaucoma Interest Group (GIG) Conference (4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.).
a) First Wednesday - clinical journal club
b) Second Wednesday - interesting cases
c) Third Wednesday - research journal club
d) Fourth Wednesday - lecture

Lectures and conference are scheduled in conjunction with the residency program. Attendance requirements are set by the fellowship program director.

Research

Fellows are encouraged, but not required, to engage actively in research. This planning should include:
a) Choosing project before arrival and applying for Heed Fellowship.
b) Finalizing project and choosing ARVO abstract goals by September.
c) Submitting ARVO abstract by December deadline.
d) Serving as first author on at least one submitted paper.
e) Considering available projects (discussed in detail at time of interview).

Applications

Salary & Benefits

All residents and fellows are employees of LSUHSC as House Officers (no junior faculty status for fellows).

Salary level for first year fellow is $41,815.

Health insurance is paid in part by LSU, in part by employee. Options are:

• State Employee Group Benefits (PPO or EPO)
• Major medical insurance coverage

Malpractice insurance is paid in full by LSUHSC and provides tail coverage. Please note this only covers work done within the training program, not moonlighting activities.

Disability is provided by LSUHSC. Some house officers like to purchase additional coverage at their expense for added benefits.

There are also optional vision and dental insurance plans.

Vacation is three weeks. Additional time for interviewing is granted as necessary.

Parking is paid by fellows @ approximately $18/month.

Fellows apply for staff privileges (not house officer privileges) at local hospitals: MCLNO (Charity and University Campuses) and Lindy Boggs Medical Center).

For more information, contact Human Resource Management, Benefits Section at (504) 568-7780

Other Information

Fellows are strongly encouraged, but not required, to apply for a Heed Fellowship.

Glaucoma service call is the responsibility of the 2nd year resident. There is occasional departmental call for all departmental fellows.

Accepted fellows sign a three-year non-compete agreement.

All fellows must be licensable in the State of Louisiana (www.lsbme.org). License applications should be made as soon as match results are received as it is a lengthy process. Training and pay will be delayed if license is not received prior to scheduled start date.