Wednesday, May 30, 2012

About the Resident & Fellow Section

The Louisiana State Medical Society Resident and Fellow Section (LSMS RFS) is open to all physician members in training who are LSMS members enrolled in an ACGME approved program in Louisiana.  The members of the section work together to represent organized medicine in the state.  To find out more about the activities of the section and how to join, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Latest News & Upcoming Events

NEW Officers Elected

The LSMS RFS met in conjunction with the LSMS Annual House of Delegates Meeting last Friday, January 27th at the Hilton Capitol Center in downtown Baton Rouge. New officers were elected (listed below) and the section planned several activities for 2012. Check back with us to see what.s coming next!

NEW Psychiatry Residency Program

LSU and OLOL have announced the creation of their new Psychiatry residency program and are accepting applications for 6 available spots.  The program start date is July 2012 and will be directed by Dr. Karen Crapanzano. In a letter to the LSMS from Dr. Crapanzano, she says "We are currently busy in the development of how the residency training will look and how best to educate the young women and men who chose to train with us. It is a responsibility we take seriously. We are looking at the best from traditional medical teaching models as well as some newer, innovative ways to do things."  Visit www.lsuololpsych.lsuhsc.edu to learn more about the program.
 
Orleans Parish Honors Residents
On Sunday, March 20 2011, Orleans Parish Medical Society honored two Residents during their Presidential Inauguaration luncheon. Clarissa Hoff, Family Medicine resident in Baton Rouge, and Amanda England, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics resident in New Orleans, both received the 2010 Outstanding Resident Award, which was presented by OPMS President Dr. McSwain.
 
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                       Clarissa Hoff, MD                                  Amanda England, MD
 
 
 
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