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Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program

Anesthesiology residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine.

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About Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
0402131199
Program director
Ryan Kline
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
613
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine. It offers 7 first-year positions, lower than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 613 applications and invited about 19.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Anesthesiology program has 4%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed92%
  • Silver signal: interviewed81%
  • No signal: interviewed6%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed33%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed5%
Positions offered
7
Interview rate
19.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men57%
  • White68%
  • Asian18%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Ryan Kline
Program coordinator
Lara Guidry
Coordinator phone
(504) 568-2319
Program phone
(504) 338-2628
Sponsoring institution
Louisiana State University School of Medicine

LSU Health Sciences Center 2021 Perdido Street Suite 8226 New Orleans, LA 70112 Open in Google Maps

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program offer?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program offers 7 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program received 613 applications and interviewed about 19.4% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Do program signals help at Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 92% of the time, silver signals about 81%, and applicants without a signal about 6%.

Where is Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program located?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program is located at LSU Health Sciences Center 2021 Perdido Street Suite 8226 New Orleans, LA 70112. Its sponsoring institution is Louisiana State University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Ryan Kline. The program coordinator, Lara Guidry, is the usual contact for application questions.

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