Benefits
| Salary - 6 year track | Salary - 4 year track |
| PGY 1: $61,867 | PGY 1: $61,867 |
| PGY 2: $0.00 | PGY 2: $64,129 |
| PGY 3: $53,440.84 | PGY 3: $66,293 |
| PGY 4: $64,129 | PGY 4: $69,067 |
| PGY 5: $66,293 | |
| PGY 6: $69,067 |
LSU Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery makes a substantial financial investment in its residents throughout training. For residents in the six-year OMFS–MD program, LSU funds 100% of medical school tuition and associated fees, regardless of future changes in tuition.
Resident support extends well beyond medical school tuition. The Department also funds or provides many of the expenses required for residency and professional development, including USMLE examinations, the ABOMS Qualifying Examination, OMSITE, medical and dental licensing, BLS/ACLS/PALS and ATLS certification, professional meetings and presentations, educational courses, and housing during selected away rotations.
The table below summarizes the educational and professional benefits currently provided to LSU OMFS residents. Dollar amounts are estimates based on current costs and may change over time; eligibility for individual benefits may vary by residency track and year of training.
LSU OMFS Resident Benefits and Educational Expenses Funded by the Department
|
Medical School Tuition and associated Fees |
100% Funded (~$100,000) |
per resident |
|
Step I |
$670 |
per resident |
|
Step II |
$680 |
per resident |
|
Step III |
$935 |
per resident |
|
Full MD License (LA) |
$1000 |
per resident |
|
Full MD License (LA) Renewal |
$325 |
per resident |
|
Training Medical License (LA) |
$100 |
per resident |
|
Training Medical License (NC) |
$150 |
per resident |
|
Restricted Dental License (LA) |
$225 |
per resident |
|
BLS, ACLS, PALS (3x Renewals) |
$370 |
per resident |
|
ATLS |
$750 |
per resident |
|
AAOMS (Chiefs and any presenters) |
$2,500 |
per resident |
|
ABOMS Qualifying Exam (QE) |
$2,275 |
per resident |
|
OMSITE (3X) |
$300 |
per resident |
|
1 Conference per year (if poster accepted) |
$2500 |
per resident |
|
Housing in BR and Charlotte |
$1500 |
per resident |
|
Meal Card |
$120 |
per resident |
|
LSU Review Course |
$2,000 |
per resident |
|
LSU Pearls Course |
$1,000 |
per resident |
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated Total Value |
~$116,211 |
|
Vacation
PGY-1: Residents are entitled to 21 days of annual leave used to study for USMLE Step 1 Exam.
PGY-2/3/4: Residents are entitled to 28 days of annual leave and 14 days of sick leave annually.
Institutional Benefits
Malpractice: The State of Louisiana provides residents with professional liability insurance that covers all activities approved by the respective department chairs.
Retirement: All residents are eligible to participate in the deferred compensation program in lieu of Social Security. If the deferred compensation option is selected, 6.5% of the resident's gross (pretax) monthly salary is deducted, and the balance may be withdrawn when residents leave state service.
Disability: LSU Health Sciences Center provides disability insurance for all residents. Additional personal policies may be purchased at the discretion of residents based on their perceived need. Counseling by third-party insurance brokers regarding additional coverage is offered to residents.
Health: Four different health plans are available to OMFS residents including a preferred provider organization (PPO), LSU First Health Plan sponsored by Cigna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield HMO, and a consumer driven high deductible plan administered by United Healthcare. All plans are partially subsidized by LSU, and under the cafeteria plan the remainder of the premium is deducted from residents' paycheck pre-tax.
For More Information: http://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/medical_education/graduate/benefits.aspx