TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Louisiana State Medical Society wants to make your transition into the medical professional as smooth as possible. We understand there are many steps before settling into a medical practice, and we would like to help. In this edition of the New Physician’s Guide, we have included a variety of information covering items regarding obtaining your license, reviewing contracts, Louisiana’s medical structure, and much more.
05 FOR THE MEDICAL STUDENT
CHOOSING A MEDICAL SPECIALTY......................................05 APPLYING FOR A RESIDENCY PROGRAM...........................06 INTERVIEWING FOR RESIDENCY............................................10
12 FOR THE RESIDENT
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS........12 COMPARING MEDICAL PRACTICE SETTINGS...................15 STARTING YOUR JOB SEARCH................................................17 EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS....................................................18
21 FOR THE PHYSICIAN
INSURANCE CONSIDERATIONS.............................................21 BILLING AND REIMBURSEMENT............................................21 CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME).....................23
26 GENERAL INFORMATION
MEDICAID AND MEDICARE.....................................................26 HEALTHY LOUISIANA.................................................................27 LAWS AND REGULATION..........................................................28 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS FOUNDATION...............35
36 GENERAL RESOURCES
La State Med Soc NEW PHYSICIAN’S GUIDE 3
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