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Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine.

About Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
3002121123
Program director
Ritu Bhalla
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
518
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
73%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 518 applications and invited about 16.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 73% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • 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: interviewed16%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed24%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed18%
Positions offered
3
Positions filled
3
Applications received
518
Interview rate
16.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates18%
  • US DO graduates9%
  • US IMGs73%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women91%
  • Men9%
  • White18%
  • Asian55%
  • Hispanic or Latino36%

Contact and location

Program director
Ritu Bhalla
Program coordinator
Elizabeth Monnin
Coordinator phone
(504) 568-7006
Program phone
(504) 568-6031
Sponsoring institution
Louisiana State University School of Medicine

Pathology Dept 2021 Perdido St. 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 73% 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 3 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program received 518 applications and interviewed about 16.8% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 16%.

Where is Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program located?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program is located at Pathology Dept 2021 Perdido St. 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 Ritu Bhalla. The program coordinator, Elizabeth Monnin, is the usual contact for application questions.

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