Residents also rotate through the VA Medical Center which has 335 beds. During their Forensic Pathology rotation, residents attend scene investigations and perform forensic autopsies under the supervision of the coroner at the Caddo Parish Coroner's Office. Approximately 300 forensic autopsies are performed annually.
Parking is provided free of charge.
Medical and dental insurance is optional. First-year residents receive three weeks of paid vacation. Second-year residents and above receive four weeks of paid vacation. One to two weeks of paid educational leave are also provided per year. Moonlighting opportunities at local hospitals are available to upper level pathology residents and fellows.