University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO / UMC)

University Medical Center New Orleans is a $1.1 billion, state-of-the-art hospital and home to the city’s only Behavioral Health Emergency Room. The hospital is affiliated with a wide range of academic programs, including Tulane University, Louisiana State University (LSU), University of Louisiana at Monroe, Delgado Community College, Dillard University, Our Lady of Holy Cross College, Southern University at New Orleans, and Xavier University of Louisiana—creating a culture that not only values and promotes, but depends on academic medicine.

Residents rotate here every year of training, with experiences including:

• PGY-1: Inpatient general medicine, inpatient neurology, and inpatient behavioral health

• PGY-2: Inpatient behavioral health

• PGY-4: Optional return to behavioral health service

• Electives: Palliative care, ECT, and Junior Attending service

Quick Facts

• Founded: 1736 (as Charity Hospital)

• Current facility opened: 2015

• Beds: 446 inpatient medicine, 60 inpatient psychiatry

• EMR: Epic

Resident Perks

• 24-hour resident lounge stocked with snacks and drinks

• $125 meal card valid at the cafeteria, sandwich shop, and PJ’s Coffee (yes—ice cream included)

• Supportive, highly skilled nursing staff

• $11 million in commissioned local artwork throughout the hospital

• Lush outdoor spaces with a water feature for dining and relaxation

Website: www.umcno.org
Address: 2001 Tulane Ave., New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: 504-702-3000

Google Map (link) https://goo.gl/maps/sxkwxiSqj7qqoQiRA

Southern Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) / New Orleans Veterans' Affairs Hospital (VA)

The New Orleans VA Medical Center serves nearly 70,000 veterans across a region stretching from western Mississippi to eastern Texas. This modern facility offers both inpatient and outpatient mental health services, as well as specialized programs in geriatric psychiatry, PTSD treatment, group therapy, homeless services, substance use treatment, home-based care for chronic mental illness (Mental Health Intensive Case Management / MHICM), and compensated work therapy.

Residents rotate here in multiple capacities:

• PGY-1: Inpatient general medicine and inpatient psychiatry (“5D”), Consult-liaison psychiatry service

• PGY-2: Specialized programs such as MHICM, Addiction, and Geriatric Psychiatry

• PGY-3 & PGY-4: Ambulatory mental health clinic, providing both medication management and psychotherapy

Quick Facts

• Founded: 1946

• Current facility opened: 2016

• Beds: 200 inpatient medicine, 20 inpatient psychiatry

• EMR: Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)

Special Features

• 20-bed inpatient psychiatric unit

• Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM)

• Community Living Center (VA nursing home and hospice care)

Resident Perks

• Exceptional inpatient social work team

• Access to the employee gym

• Fully stocked resident lounge with free meals, drinks, and rotating snacks

• Private resident office on the inpatient unit

Website: www.neworleans.va.gov
Address: 2400 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: 504-507-2000

Google Map (link) https://goo.gl/maps/XqE3K7tZeufSxBx98

Tulane University Behavioral Health Clinic (TUBC)

Located on the fifth floor of the former Tulane Medical Center, Tulane University Behavioral Health Clinic serves the greater New Orleans area under the LCMC Health system. Following the closure of Tulane Medical Center in January 2024, academic programs transitioned to East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie. PGY-3 and PGY-4 residents spend clinic time at TUBC, primarily managing medication referrals. Residents may also take on psychotherapy cases at their own initiative, allowing for a tailored outpatient training experience.

Residents rotate here in multiple capacities:

• PGY-1: Inpatient general medicine

• PGY-2: Consult-liaison psychiatry service

Quick Facts

• Tulane Medical Center founded: 1834

• Current building constructed: 1976

• EMR: Epic

Resident Perks

• Covered walk bridge to the medical school and library

• One block from the Tidewater Building (site of didactics)

• On-site food trucks and Wave City Market (Subway, PJ’s Coffee, outdoor seating)

• Shared outpatient office space (1–2 residents) during PGY-3 and PGY-4 years

   

Website: https://www.lcmchealth.org/east-jefferson-general-hospital/

Address: 1415 Tulane Avenue 5th Floor New Orleans, LA 70112

Phone: 504-988-1001

Google Map (link) https://goo.gl/maps/zZJsZqb9NUMrAZHC6

St. Charles Parish Hospital - Ochsner Health ("St. Charles”)

St. Charles Parish Hospital, part of the Ochsner Health system, features both an inpatient General Psychiatry unit and a 10-bed Med-Psych unit, the only one of its kind in Louisiana, offering a unique training experience unmatched by other residency programs in the region. This rotation also provides valuable exposure to practicing psychiatry in a community hospital setting, distinct from the urban hospitals near New Orleans’ city center. Residents also have the opportunity to participate in ketamine therapy for patients. 

PGY-2 residents rotate on both the General Psychiatry and Med-Psych units. Optional internal moonlighting is available to PGY-3 and PGY-4 residents on weekends.

Quick Facts

• Founded: 1959

• Current facility opened: 2010

• Beds: 27 inpatient medicine, 20 inpatient psychiatry, 10 inpatient Med-Psych

• EMR: Epic

Resident Perks

• Exceptional inpatient social work team

• Free breakfast and coffee from the hospital café

• Free lunch

• Free parking

• Diverse caseload including both psychiatric and Med-Psych patients

Website: https://www.ochsner.org/locations/st-charles-parish-hospital
Address: 1057 Paul Maillard Road, Luling, LA 70070
Phone: 985-785-6242

Google Map (link) https://goo.gl/maps/vosgTsyDnLi4QCeW7

Manning Family Children’s Hospital

Manning Family Children’s is a state-of-the-art, 222-bed pediatric medical center and the first full-service children’s hospital in Louisiana and the Gulf South. It houses one of the largest pediatric inpatient psychiatric units in the country, along with 10 dedicated behavioral health emergency room beds. Its partnership with Tulane University and LSU Health fosters a culture of educational excellence, innovation, and expanded access to high-quality pediatric care. PGY-2 residents rotate here on the Behavioral Health ER and Consult-Liaison service, working alongside Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellows. 

Quick Facts

• Founded: 1955

• Current facility opened: 2020

• Beds: 222 inpatient medicine, 51 inpatient psychiatry

• EMR: Epic

Resident Perks

• Strong emphasis on faculty teaching

• Modern, state-of-the-art facility

• Wide diversity of mental health pathologies

• Free parking

• $125 meal card