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2020 Gravier Street
Suite 602
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: 504-568-4006
Fax: 504-599-1453

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History

Center for Advanced Practice Ribbon Cutting
DHH Secretary Alan Levine, Dr. Larry Hollier (‘68) Chancellor of the LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, Dr. Steve Nelson Dean of the LSU School of Medicine, Dr. Fred Cerise (‘88) LSU System Vice President for Health Care and Medical Education, Dr. Lee J. Monlezun (‘69) President of the LSU Medical Alumni Association, Dr. Russell Klein (’59) Associate Dean of Alumni Affairs and Dr. Charles Hilton (’76) Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the Dedication Ceremony of the Center for Advanced Practice.

Following the resounding success of the Isidore Cohn, Jr, M.D. Student Learning Center, the LSU School of Medicine and the LSU Medical Alumni Association began to see the need for a facility to train residents, faculty, and practicing physicians. Together, they began planning what is now known as the Russell C. Klein M.D. ('59) Center for Advanced Practice.

As was done for the Isidore Cohn, Jr., MD Student Learning Center, the Medical Alumni Association embarked on a multi-million dollar fundraising campaign to finance the Center for Advanced Practice. Under the direction of Dr. Russell Klein, the Medical Alumni Association constructed the Center in the Lions Building within the LSUHSC downtown campus. In addition to the Center for Advanced Practice, the Medical Alumni Association also constructed new office space for the LSU School of Medicine Dean's Office.

The Russell C. Klein M.D. ('59) Center for Advanced Practice opened in January 2008.  This state-of-the-art Center occupies approximately 10,000 square feet of space on the 5th floor of the Lions Building. It contains 2 multimedia conference rooms, 3 simulation classrooms, a simulation operating room, and a 32-station minimally invasive cadaveric surgery demonstration classroom.

The LSU School of Medicine wishes to thank Dr. Russell Klein for his numerous years of dedication to the School and his leadership of the LSU Medical Alumni Association. The LSU School of Medicine also wishes to thank all of the donors who have helped to make the Center for Advanced Practice a reality.