Welcome to the
School of Medicine

Located in the heart of downtown New Orleans, our school was founded in 1931 with a dual mission of training outstanding doctors who are committed to care for the underserved, and providing excellent healthcare for the people of Louisiana.

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Mission

The mission of the Louisiana State University School of Medicine New Orleans is to serve state and regional communities through excellence in teaching the next generation of physicians and scientists, advancing biomedical knowledge, and providing skilled and compassionate clinical care to all.

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Our Learners


800

Undergraduate medical students in New Orleans, 2 regional campuses, and across 20 clinical sites

100

Graduate students, which includes 40 MD/PhD students and 60 MD/MPH students

900

Residents and fellows across 80 Graduate Medical Education training programs


SOM in Action

 

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In March 2024, we embarked on a strategic planning process to establish priorities, goals, strategies, and measurable outcomes.

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Our institutional self-study for the upcoming site visit includes a detailed review of all components of our medical education program.

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pulse

The Pulse is the newsletter for the School of Medicine and the one-stop shop for all of the current happenings in the SOM.

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wellness

The goal of the LSUHSC Wellness Committee is to promote a healthy learning and working environment, building resiliency, and personal well-being among all in the university.

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Contact Us

School of Medicine
2020 Gravier Street, 5th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: 504-568-4007

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