IV.B. Compensation, Including Gratis and Self-Funded Positions

Compensation is provided consistent with the pay scale recommended by the Graduate Medical Education Committee. Gratis appointments, including self-funded are not permitted in ACGME approved training Programs. Trainees on J-1 visas are not permitted to be in gratis or self-funded positions. In extenuating circumstances, the Dean may make exceptions to this policy. GMEC July 2005

House Officer level and compensation is based on a trainee successfully completing all requirements for academic promotion to the next PGY level. House Officers not academically promoted or who must repeat all or part of a year prior to academic promotion will be paid at the current PGY level until academically promoted by the Program. GMEC January 2011

LSU GME is supportive of a diverse, equitable and inclusive learning and caring environment as outlined in the LSUSOM policy on Diversity and as covered in Chancellors Memorandum -10 (EEOC Policy) and the Chancellors Memoranda and Permanent Memoranda listed below in section IV of this manual