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Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program

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
4402121114
Program director
Lance Stuke
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
11
First-year spots
Applicants
914
Latest cycle
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine. It offers 11 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 914 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
11
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates2%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White62%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Lance Stuke
Program coordinator
Jeanne Zar
Coordinator phone
(504) 568-2249
Program phone
(504) 568-4752
Sponsoring institution
Louisiana State University School of Medicine

2021 Perdido St room 8118 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?

About 3% of residents at Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

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

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program offers 11 first-year Surgery positions, and 11 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. This page has Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program located?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program is located at 2021 Perdido St room 8118 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 Lance Stuke. The program coordinator, Jeanne Zar, is the usual contact for application questions.

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