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Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program

Radiology-Diagnostic 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
4202131259
Program director
Mark Froom
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
635
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program is a university Based Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine.

In the latest application cycle the program received 635 applications and invited about 15.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Radiology-Diagnostic interview rate of 14%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 46 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed88%
  • Silver signal: interviewed38%
  • No signal: interviewed2%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed25%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed8%
Interview rate
15.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates76%
  • US DO graduates24%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women29%
  • Men71%
  • White43%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%

Contact and location

Program director
Mark Froom
Program coordinator
Dana Brian
Coordinator phone
(504) 568-3381
Sponsoring institution
Louisiana State University School of Medicine

LSU Health Sciences Center Department of Radiology 2021 Perdido St. 7th Floor, Room 7225 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?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program received 635 applications and interviewed about 15.6% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

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 Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

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 88% of the time, silver signals about 38%, and applicants without a signal about 2%.

Where is Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program located?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program is located at LSU Health Sciences Center Department of Radiology 2021 Perdido St. 7th Floor, Room 7225 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 Mark Froom. The program coordinator, Dana Brian, is the usual contact for application questions.

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