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Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine
Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine
  • Year founded: 1931
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Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine
Allopathic Medical School
New Orleans, LA
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  • SDN RANKING 4
  • INTERVIEW FEEDBACK 5 128 Responses
  • SCHOOL REVIEWS 5 0 Responses

Overview

Overview

School Stats

  • Resident Tuition $32,937
  • Non - Resident Tuition $61,115
  • Application Fee $50
  • AVG MCAT 510
  • AVG GPA 3.8
  • LIZZYM Score 69.1
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Admissions Information

  • Student Admissions
  • Box P3-4
  • 1901 Perdido Street
  • New Orleans, LA 70112
  • United States

School Overview

Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine Fast Facts

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School Info

Today more than at any other time, our school has established itself as a clear leader in educating the physicians of tomorrow. Through systematic self-assessment, we have made comprehensive modifications to our curriculum as exemplified by our state-of-the-art Student Learning Center. Here students learn in small groups and from the beginning are taught the connections between the basic sciences and clinical practice. Through advanced simulation technologies, our learners practice difficult procedures before they perform them on patients. With distance learning and telemedicine technologies we network with our students and residents in outlying hospitals as they benefit from the multiplicity of experiences that come with serving a broad geographic area.

Curriculum

The first two years of the medical school curriculum emphasize several basic sciences and their relevancy to clinical medicine. Clinical experiences, including required rotations with physicians, begin in the first year in courses such as Science and Practice of Medicine. This course has three components: computer based cases which will be assigned on a weekly basis in order to ensure that students develop early skills at clinical problem solving; small group discussion on issues important to the practice of medicine; clinical experiences in patient care settings and procedure laboratories where students learn to perform various clinical procedures such as lumbar punctures, intubations, etc. The second year of medical school utilizes an integrated approach to the teaching of basic science and pre-clinical courses within an environment that fosters a continued exposure to patient care. Clerkships begin in the third year, in which students rotate through the various clinical disciplines. In the fourth year, students are given several months for electives in addition to required rotations, such as Ambulatory Medicine and Acting Internships. Some of these rotations can be completed at the institutions associated with the LSU School of Medicine throughout the state or at other approved institutions outside the state or country.

Facilities

Since its inception some 75 years ago, our school of medicine has maintained a deep commitment to serving all patients, particularly the underserved. We are aligned with the LSUHSC Health Care Services Division which consists of nine hospitals throughout the state. Through this important relationship, our faculty and house staff provide quality medical care to the residents of Louisiana regardless of income or insurance coverage. Simultaneously, our partnerships with the LSU Healthcare Network and local private hospitals supply outstanding care to a growing population of private patients. These wide ranging medical services support the people of our state while providing the backdrop for a broad and comprehensive clinical education for our students and residents in training.

Interview Feedback

Interview Feedback

Results Overview

How did the interview impress you?

Response # Responders
Positively 120
Negatively 4
No change 2

What was the stress level of the interview?

Response Avg # Responders
2.37 121

0 = low, 10 = high

How you think you did?

Response Avg # Responders
8.27 91

0 = low, 10 = high

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

"make the application tech savy and more organized. It's the 21st century and we are emailing pics of our SS card?" More from this Member | Report Response

"Ensuring all interviewers attempt an open file interview in order to have more context to base questions on." More from this Member | Report Response

"better instructions on getting from the parking lot to the admissions office." More from this Member | Report Response

"nothing" More from this Member | Report Response

"A few of the directions on the secondary are somewhat vague, but other than that LSU's admissions office is wonderful to deal with." More from this Member | Report Response

"None; Everything was very organized." More from this Member | Report Response

"Post directional signs up around the area. Due to the construction, it was fairly difficult to localize the actual office from the garage. Otherwise, do not change a thing!" More from this Member | Report Response

"To avoid the million phone calls about the status of the application, put it all online. You will appreciate it more than me." More from this Member | Report Response

"Update you on your application process more often. Let you know if you are missing anything. I.e. di" More from this Member | Report Response

"Wasn't really a huge fan of the paper application." More from this Member | Report Response

"Earlier notice about interview status and provide locations and pricing for places to stay." More from this Member | Report Response

"One of my interviews was in a very small room...made me a little uncomfortable at first." More from this Member | Report Response

"NONE - note however that 2 interviews are open file and one is closed file. One interview is also wi" More from this Member | Report Response

"The seminars are nice, but a reduction in the seminar time accompanied with a tour of the actual lab" More from this Member | Report Response

"None" More from this Member | Report Response

"Make sure students know that they are more than welcome to ask for water bottles especially after ta" More from this Member | Report Response

"Please shorten the interview day. My interviews began at 1:40 pm and ended about 40 -50 minutes late" More from this Member | Report Response

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

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"Why LSU-NO?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"If you were accepted to all schools you applied to what would be the deciding factor on where you choose to go." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"why medicine of all things" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"why did you decide to go into medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Is your father proud of you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What would you say is your best cognitive ability, and what is your best non-cognitive ability?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you like to do for fun?- hopefully its something interesting b/c i do and they all got a kick out of it. I think it made me stand out" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why do you want to move to New Orleans?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"why are you interested in preventive medicine/peds?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Where do you see yourself in 10 years?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why LSU NO- Since you are from California why Louisiana?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What will you do if you don't get in this year?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"How would your friends describe you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"Why were your grades low your freshman year?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Give me three words to describe yourself." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"all three -- why medicine? and what are your hobbies?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Have you read any books lately?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Give examples of leadership, citizenship, medical experience?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"blind interview - describe yourself and what you've been doing since your kast interview. ask them questions of what they want to hear, it helps a lot. also, prepare for this question before hand." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Describe how u have demonstrated leadership, scholarship, and community service." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me what are your hobbies and what you do in order to relax. Also include what you and your wife do together for hobbies, relaxation." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"Do you have any regrets?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Do you feel you are a leader?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why did you choose medicine? What first drew you to medicine? Why do you want to be a doctor? (all 3 asked about this)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What other schools did you apply to?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"Why do you want to leave your career to pursue medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"Tell me about your leadership roles and how you helped others through these positions?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What type of physician would you like to become?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why did you start as a History Major? Why did you transfer? Who has influenced you in your decision to pursue medicine? Do they have a lot of religious instruction at your school?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about yourself (in the one blind interview)." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"Tell me your hobbies?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is your favorite movie" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you feel is a difficulty that you will face as a practicing doctor today?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about your activities at work (I'm a full-time Medical Assistant to an Orthopedic Surgeon)." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"why medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"both of the open interviewers asked about my research" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about yourself starting with kindergarten." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What have you been doing the past year since you graduated?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"Tell me about your trip to Ukraine." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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What was the most interesting question?

"How were you able to accomplish all the things you did in undergrad and maintain balance?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"If you were a member of the admissions committee, what aspect of a medical school application would you give the most weight?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is your plan for your career post-residency and how can LSU help you achieve that" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"If you could be any office supply, what would you be and why?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"What do you do for fun?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What would I be doing if I wasn't a doctor?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What would you do if you failed the first anatomy exam next year?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"If you could be anything other than a doctor, what would you be?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What did you learn today? (they wanted to know specifics)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why is Bruce Lee one of your role models?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What, outside of medicine, do you hope to accomplish in the next 10 years?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"If you could be anything in the kitchen, what would it be?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"In 25 years, looking back on your medical career, how would you determine if you had been successful?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do I need to know about you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How woud you tell a patient that you had made a mistake with them?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"They were all pretty tame." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"Tell me a quality that you think a leader should possess. (he was really cool about it, and told me to make sure I picked one that I could relate to myself so that he would have some good material for presenting me to the committee)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"describe an instance where you made a positive difference/impacted someone else's life" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"how do you feel about going to medical school in New Orleans" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"All the questions were basic ''why this'' interview questions." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"None were really interesting. I actually got asked about the same exact questions in all 3 interviews" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How can you contribute to the rebuilding of New Orleans?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How are you a leader?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"questions pertaining to my love of literature." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"What do you see your career 20 years from now? Do you know what kind of medicine you will be practicing? " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"What was it like growing up on a farm?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"There wasn't anything out of the ordinary. Alot of questions came from my application, they just wanted me to elaborate on some of my extracurrics. " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"So, do you want to be an Orthopedic Surgeon just like your dad?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"You're from a small town. Can you handle living in a big city?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"none" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is a minor? I was confused by this question. " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Being a third-time applicant, I was asked mainly about the things that I have done since my last application to this school. " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"What is your greatest accomplishment?; What would you be if you were not a doctor?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"Why do you want to practice medicine, I responded, than he said answer again to bypass my rehearsed answer." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"Tell me why I should accept you , what makes you as an applicant stand out?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"why new orleans?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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Overall, how satisfied are you with this program?

Response Avg # Responders
10.00 1

0 = Terrible, 10 = World Class

What do you like most?

"The integration of practical medicine throughout the first few years. There is no waiting for patient contact or clinical skills until the 3rd year." | Report Response

What do you like least?

"NA" | Report Response

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