Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
We are a large program with a diverse group of faculty members servicing the entire region of South Louisiana and beyond. We provide ample training opportunities for our residents in training.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Stephen C Hernandez, MD
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Primary Program Contact
Elizabeth Yanes, MPH
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Locations
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Department of Otolaryngology
533 Bolivar St Ste 566
New Orleans, LA 70112-1349
2020 Gravier St
New Orleans, LA 70112
5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
2390 W Congress
Lafayette, LA 70596-9300
2021 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112-1396
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118-5799
3600 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2511
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- 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 from a department chair
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 Period Starts
Dec 8, 2025 - Jan 12, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Dec 7, 2026 - Jan 11, 2027
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
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
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.