Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program

Orthopaedic 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
2602121141
Program director
Michael Hartman
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
342
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 342 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 72 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.

  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women27%
  • Men73%
  • White55%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino18%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Hartman
Program coordinator
Linda Flot
Coordinator phone
(504) 568-4680
Program phone
(417) 827-8544
Sponsoring institution
Louisiana State University School of Medicine

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 2021 Perdido St., 7th 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?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

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 Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

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

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program offers 5 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program located?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program is located at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 2021 Perdido St., 7th 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 Michael Hartman. The program coordinator, Linda Flot, is the usual contact for application questions.