Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our program is dedicated to delivering exceptional neurosurgical care while training the next generation of neurosurgical leaders. Under the leadership of Dr. Frank Culicchia, Chairman and Dr. John Steck, Program Director, we strive to create an environment where residents receive exceptional clinical training, strong mentorship, and the opportunity to exceed their individual career goals. Our ACGME-accredited residency program accepts one or two residents in alternating years. Each resident's r
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
John Steck, MD
LSUHSC-New Orleans
Primary Program Contact
Chelsea David, MD
LSU Health Sciences Ctr New Orleans
Locations
2020 Gravier St
New Orleans, LA 70112
2021 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112-1396
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118-5799
2020 Gravier St
New Orleans, LA 70112
6565 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-9979
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 7
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.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
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