Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans) Program
About This Program
The LSU Ophthalmology residency offers early surgical exposure, diverse pathology across multiple hospital systems, and strong faculty mentorship. Our emphasis on education and wellness, along with structured academic support-including OKAP prep and a dedicated research curriculum-set us apart. We foster a collaborative environment that prepares residents for success in both fellowship and comprehensive practice.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Maria Andrea Reinoso, MD
LSU Eye Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Joshua Butrick
LSU Health Science Ctr New Orleans
Locations
LSU Eye Ctr
Rm 451C
533 Bolivar St
New Orleans, LA 70112
2020 Gravier St
New Orleans, LA 70112
2021 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112-1396
2390 W Congress
Lafayette, LA 70596-9300
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
433 Plaza St
Bogalusa, LA 70427
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118-5799
1978 Industrial Blvd
Houma, LA 70363
2020 Gravier St
New Orleans, LA 70112
5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
1601 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2025 - Nov 5, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 2, 2026 - Nov 4, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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.