Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The LSU General Surgery Residency Program in New Orleans offers a comprehensive 5-year training curriculum for aspiring surgeons. With 11 categorical positions available each year, residents gain extensive hands-on experience in a variety of clinical settings, including a Level 1 trauma center and multiple community hospitals. The program is designed to prepare residents for both community practice and academic careers, supported by a vibrant and collegial learning environment.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The LSU General Surgery Residency Program does not explicitly mention acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or any IMG-specific measures. However, given that it offers eleven categorical positions each year without specification and accepts positions through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP), it is possible that IMGs may apply. Still, there is no concrete information about their acceptance rate, nor information about visa sponsorship or the number of IMG residents currently in the program.
Categorical Positions
11
Categorical Positions (detail)
11 categorical positions are offered at each postgraduate year level. In addition, 9 preliminary positions are available in the 1st postgraduate year.
Program Website
Address
Department of Surgery, LSUHSC School of Medicine, 2021 Perdido St, 8th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70112
Program Director
Lance Stuke, MD, MPH, FACS
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Current Residents
Overview
The program accommodates 11 categorical residents per year. Specific information about the current resident composition, including PGY-1 or DO residents, is not provided directly on the site.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
A five-year ACGME accredited program with 11 categorical positions per year and additional preliminary positions available for residents.
Application
Application Process located at /no/surgery/general/application.aspx; for details including deadlines and interview dates, please refer to this link.
# of Locations
Residents treat patients in a variety of clinical settings across New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette including a Level 1 trauma center and several community hospitals.
Fellowship
The LSU General Surgery Residency prepares residents for various fellowships, with recent matches in competitive fields including pediatric surgery, colorectal surgery, minimally invasive surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, breast oncology, and trauma/critical care. Research years are offered but not required to enhance candidates' qualifications for these fellowships.
Resident Life
Overview
The LSU General Surgery Residency Program offers residents an outstanding educational experience covering both the basic sciences and an extensive clinical surgical experience, with a strong operative case volume ranking in the top 5-10% in the country.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5 years
Housing
Information about Housing can be found at https://www.lsuhsc.edu/administration/ae/housing.aspx; details about support or stipends are not provided in the text.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
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PGY-1 Salary
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