Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Residents, starting in PGY1 year are exposed to PMR based and other related rotations in a variety of hospitals/clinics to include - VA Hospital, University Medical Center, Touro Rehab Center, East Jefferson General Hospital Children's Medical Center, Ochsner system hospital/clinics. Most hospital/clinic sites are within the city limits or right outside so the commute time for all rotations is relatively short. New Orleans has a very diverse population and cost of living is reasonable. -
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Robert Patrick Owens, MD
LSU Health Sciences Ctr New Orleans
Primary Program Contact
Margaret Niles, BA
LSU Health Sciences Ctr New Orleans
Locations
LSU Health Sciences Ctr New Orleans
Ste 4343
2021 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112
2020 Gravier St
New Orleans, LA 70112
1601 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112
1401 Foucher St
New Orleans, LA 70115-3593
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
2021 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112-1396
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118-5799
1978 Industrial Blvd
Houma, LA 70363
3600 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2511
4200 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006
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(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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: Clinical experience in the US
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
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21-28 Vacation Days and 35-42 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.