LSMS | New Physicians Guide | 2022

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

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