Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans) Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine.
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- ACGME code
- 2402121177
- Program director
- Maria Reinoso
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Data updated
- October 11, 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
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.