Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our residents train at several LCMC Health hospitals in New Orleans, including New Orleans VA Medical Center, Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, and Lafayette General. They care for patients from diverse backgrounds and ages and are involved in complex cases. As the region's only Level 1 trauma center, they care for patients with penetrating, blunt, and deceleration injuries, including victims of the January 1st Bourbon Street Attack at University Medical Center New Orleans.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ryan Joseph Kline, MD
LSU Health Sciences Ctr New Orleans
Primary Program Contact
Lara Marrero Guidry, MS
LSU Health Sciences Ctr New Orleans
Locations
LSU Health Sciences Ctr New Orleans
Ste 8237
2021 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112
2020 Gravier St
New Orleans, LA 70112
2021 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112-1396
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118-5799
180 W Esplanade Ave
Kenner, LA 70065
1214 Coolidge
Lafayette, LA 70505
5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
1601 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
Data not provided by program
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21-28 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.