OphthalmologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans) Program

Ophthalmology 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 (New Orleans) Program

ACGME code
2402121177
Program director
Maria Reinoso
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans) Program is a community-based university affiliated Ophthalmology residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine.

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

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and rural 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.

  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
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

  • Women37%
  • Men63%
  • White63%
  • Asian44%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
Maria Reinoso
Program coordinator
Joshua Butrick
Coordinator phone
(504) 568-2242
Sponsoring institution
Louisiana State University School of Medicine

Department of Ophthalmology 533 Bolivar Street, Room 451 New Orleans, LA 70112 Open in Google Maps

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans) 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 (New Orleans) Program IMG-friendly?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans) Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

Do program signals help at Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans) Program?

Applicants who sent Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans) Program located?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans) Program is located at Department of Ophthalmology 533 Bolivar Street, Room 451 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 (New Orleans) Program?

The program director is Maria Reinoso. The program coordinator, Joshua Butrick, is the usual contact for application questions.

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