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Residency Program

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the LSU General Surgery Residency Program participate in the Match?

Yes, applications should be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) by November 1.

Do I have to participate in the NRMP Match to enter your program?

Yes, the only way that one can enter the LSU General Surgery program is to apply through ERAS and participate in the Match.

How many positions does your program offer?

Eight (8) Categorical and Four (4) Preliminary positions are offered in the first Post-Graduate Year. Additionally, there are two (2) preliminary positions offered in the second Post-Graduate Year for residents desiring further experience before entering another surgical specialty residency.

Does your program accept IMGs as residents?

Yes, both preliminary and categorical positions are offered to those IMGs who apply through the correct channels.

What are the recommended USMLE scores for Step 1 and Step 2?

The recommended score for both Step 1 and Step 2 is at least 225.
Note: You must pass USMLE Step 3 prior to entering your third year of residency. We suggest that you take Step 3 during or shortly after your intern year.

Would you require candidates to have clinical experience in the United States?

Yes, you should have at least 2-3 years of clinical experience in the U.S.

What type of visas does your program sponsor?

Our program does not sponsor any visas. The program does approve J1 visas sponsored by ECFMG.

How many Foreign Medical Graduates are currently working in your department?

There are currently seven residents in 2011-2012. Please see the Meet the Residents page for more info.

Does your program have a cut-off graduation year?

No, not at this time.

Sample Rotation Schedule:

Months	PGY-1	PGY-2	PGY-3	PGY-4	PGY-5
1	General Surgery	General Surgery	General Surgery	General Surgery	General Surgery
2
3	Surg Onc/ICU/ Colorectal/Plastics	Peds	Cardiothoracic
4				Neuroendocrine/ Hepatobiliary/ General Surgery	General Surgery
5	General Surgery	Laparoscopic Surgery
6			Transplant
7	Hepatobiliary	Vascular	General Surgery	Laparoscopic	General Surgery
8	Vascular
9	Peds	General Surgery
10	General Surgery		Surg Onc	Vascular/Peds	Hepatobiliary/ Vascular
11		SICU
12

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