Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our residents and graduating chiefs are consistently in the top 10% of case volume. Time off for research is not required but is supported if the resident chooses to do so, with a guaranteed position for them in the residency upon return from the lab.
Total Program Size
19
11
11
11
11
0
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1224440P3
1224440C0
1224440P2
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
140
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
235
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
28
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
15
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
5
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
Within 30 days of starting program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4402121114
Beeper or Home Call
0
40
48
48
40
Program Director
First Name
Lance
Last Name
Stuke
Degrees
MD, MPH
Address
LSU Health Sciences Ctr New Orleans
Dept of Surgery 8th Fl
2021 Perdido
New Orleans, LA 70112
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.085156 29.95649)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Jeanne
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Zar
Degrees
BS
Address
LSU Health Sciences Ctr New Orleans
Dept of Surgery Rm 748
1542 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112-2822
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.07902 29.955917)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
96.20
% IMG
3.70
% DO
0.00
% Female
53.10
% Male
46.80
Total Physician
40
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
25.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year | 3 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $53,270 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 2 | $55,056 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 3 | $56,939 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 4 | $59,135 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 5 | $61,636 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 6 | |||
| Year 7 | |||
| Year 8 | |||
| Year 9 | |||
| Year 10 |
Total Positions
63
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Housing stipend
On-call meal allowance
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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