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Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program

Internal Medicine 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
1402121143
Program director
Shane Sanne
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
1,459
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine. It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,459 applications and invited about 18.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
20
Interview rate
18.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates80%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White77%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Shane Sanne
Program coordinator
Beth Sutton
Coordinator phone
(504) 568-5600
Program phone
(504) 568-1527
Sponsoring institution
Louisiana State University School of Medicine

LSUHSC Medicine Program 2021 Perdido Street Suite 5128 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?

About 3% of residents at Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% 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 20 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 20 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program received 1,459 applications and interviewed about 18.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program located?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program is located at LSUHSC Medicine Program 2021 Perdido Street Suite 5128 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 Shane Sanne. The program coordinator, Beth Sutton, is the usual contact for application questions.

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