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Louisiana State University School of Medicine Program

Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
New Orleans, LA(New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
25
Positions
#114
Specialty Rank
$60,241
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#114
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
45th Percentile
Top 55% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2602121141
NRMP Code:
1224260C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
25
Interviews:
44

Contact Information

Michael Wade Hartman
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
72
Max Hours on Duty:
30
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.7
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
14
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
18
00
Female Faculty:
11.1%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

LSU Orthopaedic Residency Program provides foundational skills in all subspecialties of orthopaedic medicine. Throughout the residency program, you will develop clinical and surgical skills, learn best practices in patient care and conduct research. Tools, resources and faculty will be available, but early operating autonomy, high-volume medical centers and extensive hands-on experience are the hallmark of our distinguished program.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$60,241
PGY-1
$62,222
PGY-2
$64,290
PGY-3
$66,975
PGY-4
$69,979
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
New Orleans, LA
Metropolitan Area
New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
4,640,546

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
66(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$306K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$43K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
26.1%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
4,640,546
Median Age
26 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.41000000000000003
Poverty Rate
21.0%
Unemployment Rate
9.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
66°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
282 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
51%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.40
Gym Membership
41

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$60,241
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$91,274
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2602121141
NRMP Code:
1224260C0YOG
Total Positions:
25
Interviews:
44
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Michael Wade Hartman
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 11/15/2026
Interview Period:
12/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
230
Min Step 2 Score:
230

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, August
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1224260C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University Medical Center New Orleans
Primary Teaching Site:
University Medical Center New Orleans
Contact Person:
Linda K Flot
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5
PGY-4:5
PGY-5:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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