Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program
New Orleans, LALast Updated: 2/19/2026
About This Program
Program Length
4 Years
First Year Positions
4 Positions
Application Deadline
Sep 19, 2025
Avg Work Hours
56 Hours/Week
Program Setting
University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Corey Gregg, MD
LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orlean
Primary Program Contact
Vilma Cervantes
LSU Health Science Ctr New Orleans
Survey Received: 6/11/2025
Program ID: 7002114022
Locations
LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orlean
Medicine/Pediatrics
2021 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112-1352
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
2020 Gravier St
New Orleans, LA 70112
2021 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112-1396
Touro Infirmary
1401 Foucher St
New Orleans, LA 70115-3593
Children's Hospital (New Orleans)
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118-5799
Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner
180 W Esplanade Ave
Kenner, LA 70065
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
121 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
30.3:1
Participates In
Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 1224700C0
ERAS®
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
Yes
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 1
--
Must Have Passed Step 2
--
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
4 Letters
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Requires Previous GME
No
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
No
Required Supplemental Information
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
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/Resident Ratio
2:1
Program Faculty
40
Female Faculty
50%
Faculty Distribution
Physicians (40)
Non-Physicians (--)
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
56 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
16 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
Yes
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Every fourth night for 4 week(s)
4
Year 2 - Every fourth night for 4 week(s)
4
Year 3 - Every fourth night for 4 week(s)
4
Year 4 - Every fourth night for 4 week(s)
4
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.
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Yes
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
20
Current Residents
PGY-1s4
PGY-2s4
PGY-3s6
PGY-4s6
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
SEP19
Application Due
Sep 19, 2025
OCT28
Interview Period Starts
Oct 28, 2025 - Jan 28, 2026
2027 - 2028
SEP25
Application Due
Sep 25, 2026
OCT27
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2026 - Jan 27, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
17
Hospital Outpatient
40%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
100%
Employment Policies & Benefits
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Educational Benefits
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Hospice/home care experience
Yes
Research rotation
Not available
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
No
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Economics of health care systems curriculum
No
Debt management/financial counseling
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
International experience/global health
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Primary care track
Yes
Hospitalist track
Yes
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
No
Rural track
No
Women's health track
No
Academic or clinician educator track
No
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
$60k-$67k
PGY-1 through PGY-4
PGY-1
$60,241
PGY-2
$62,222
PGY-3
$64,290
PGY-4
$66,975
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.
Vacation Days21-28
Sick Days14
Maximum # of paid days
14 days
Maximum # of unpaid days
--
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Quality of Life Information*
New Orleans, LA
Purchasing Power Index --
Safety Index --
Health Care Index --
Climate Index --
Cost of Living Index --
Property Price to Income Ratio --
Traffic Commute Time Index --
Pollution Index --
Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
--
Single Person
--
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