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Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program

Neurology 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
1802121043
Program director
Brian Copeland
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
764
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 764 applications and invited about 5.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • 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: interviewed3%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
5.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates44%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs25%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White44%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Brian Copeland
Program coordinator
Michelle Snowden
Coordinator phone
(504) 568-4084
Program phone
(504) 568-4080
Sponsoring institution
Louisiana State University School of Medicine

Department of Neurology 2021 Perdido St. 6th floor 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 50% of residents at Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% 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 4 first-year Neurology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program received 764 applications and interviewed about 5.6% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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 3%.

Where is Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program located?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program is located at Department of Neurology 2021 Perdido St. 6th floor 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 Brian Copeland. The program coordinator, Michelle Snowden, is the usual contact for application questions.

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