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Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program

Pediatrics 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
3202121090
Program director
Chelsey Sandlin
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
686
Latest cycle
Interview rate
48%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine. It offers 15 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 686 applications and invited about 48% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Interview rate
48%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates82%
  • US DO graduates16%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women76%
  • Men24%
  • White76%
  • Asian16%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino2%

Contact and location

Program director
Chelsey Sandlin
Program coordinator
Rebecca Calix
Coordinator phone
(504) 896-2173
Program phone
(504) 896-3924
Sponsoring institution
Louisiana State University School of Medicine

LSU Department of Pediatrics 200 Henry Clay Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118 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 2% of residents at Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics 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 15 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program received 686 applications and interviewed about 48% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program located?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program is located at LSU Department of Pediatrics 200 Henry Clay Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118. 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 Chelsey Sandlin. The program coordinator, Rebecca Calix, is the usual contact for application questions.

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