Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program

Neurological Surgery 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
1602121032
Program director
John Steck
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
279
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 279 applications and invited about 18.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurological Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed7%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed21%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed20%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
18.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White80%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%

Contact and location

Program director
John Steck
Program coordinator
Chelsea David
Coordinator phone
(504) 568-6120
Sponsoring institution
Louisiana State University School of Medicine

2021 Perdido Street 8th floor, CALS Building 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 and H-1B 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 Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program offers 2 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program received 279 applications and interviewed about 18.6% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

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 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 7%.

Where is Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program located?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program is located at 2021 Perdido Street 8th floor, CALS Building 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 John Steck. The program coordinator, Chelsea David, is the usual contact for application questions.

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