LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans offers a four-year MD program with early clinical training and clinical rotations in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Applicants apply through AMCAS and must meet the school’s coursework, MCAT, secondary-application and recommendation requirements.
- Program
- Allopathic Medicine
- Credential
- MD
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Next deadline
- November 1, 2026 (Regular admission AMCAS deadline)
- Seats
- Approximately 200 new entrants
- Length
- Four-year MD
Casper Requirement for Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine Allopathic Medicine
Confirm with Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine Allopathic Medicine whether Casper is required for your application year.
- Languages
- English
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Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine Allopathic Medicine Application Deadlines 2026-2027
- Apply through
- AMCAS
- Applications open
- June 1, 2026
- Application fee
- $90 secondary application fee
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Early Decision AMCAS deadline | August 1, 2026passed |
| Early Decision file-completion deadline | September 1, 2026passed |
| Regular admission AMCAS deadline | November 1, 2026upcoming |
| Regular admission file-completion deadline | December 1, 2026upcoming |
All applicants apply through AMCAS. A complete file includes the AMCAS application, LSU secondary application, and required recommendations. Louisiana residents receive a secondary link; nonresidents are pre-screened.
Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine Allopathic Medicine Admissions Statistics
Period: 2027 entering class projection
- Seats / class size: Approximately 200 new entrants
Eligibility Requirements for Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine Allopathic Medicine
- Degree / credits
At least 90 acceptable credit hours by matriculation; a bachelor’s degree is encouraged but not required.
- Residency
Prioritizes in-state (Louisiana) applicants
- Citizenship
Applications from international students are not accepted.
Required coursework must earn C or better at an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution. Online lectures are accepted when the institution awards degree credit; laboratories must be in person. Science AP credit is considered case by case.
Other requirements
- Technical standards: Applicants must comply with the School of Medicine’s technical standards to be considered for admission.
Selection Factors Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine Considers
Prerequisites
| Course | Requirement |
|---|---|
| General/inorganic chemistry | 8 semester hours with laboratory |
| Organic chemistry | 8 semester hours with laboratory |
| Physics | 8 semester hours with laboratory |
| Biochemistry | 3 semester hours; laboratory not required |
| General biology | 8 semester hours with laboratory |
| English | 6 semester hours |
| Statistics | 3 semester hours |
GPA
- How it is calculated
The admissions committee may use GPA from 30 or more post-baccalaureate hours in biology, chemistry, physics or mathematics as an applicant’s GPA under its 30-Hour Policy.
This policy can help applicants improve on a weaker undergraduate science GPA.
Admissions tests
- MCAT (required): For the 2027 entering class, take the MCAT no later than September 2026. The school accepts scores from January 2023 through September 2026 and considers the most recent score.
Experience and volunteer hours
Recommended.
Emphasize clinical shadowing, research, and volunteer work. Out-of-state applicants are advised to show strong ties to Louisiana through clinical experience or research in Louisiana healthcare settings.
Supplementary application
All applicants must submit LSU’s secondary application. A premedical committee evaluation is strongly advised; otherwise, provide three recommendations from instructors who taught didactic science or mathematics classes. One-hour lab and research instructors do not meet that three-letter requirement. Different letter guidance applies to applicants long out of school.
How applicants are ranked
The Admissions Committee evaluates humanitarian qualities, overall excellence and experience, including academics, recommendations, service, leadership and personal interviews. After interview, the committee may accept, reject or defer a decision. LSU seeks qualified applicants across Louisiana and other states.
Interview Format at Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine
Selected applicants have personal interviews with Admissions Committee members.
- Who is invited
- Applicants selected after review of their applications.
- When
- September 2026 to March 2027
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Start Practicing FreeCurriculum at Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine Allopathic Medicine
- Program length
- Four-year MD
- Structure
The first two years are taught in New Orleans, with early clinical experiences and Clinical Skills Integration. Clerkships begin in year three; approximately 25 students per class complete years three and four at the Baton Rouge clinical campus.
- Campuses
- New Orleans, Baton Rouge clinical campus
The curriculum emphasizes basic science relevance to clinical medicine. Quote: Our curriculum is designed to train physicians who are capable of success in any graduate medical education program. Students must demonstrate abilities such as sustaining therapeutic patient relationships. Quote: 1.1 The student must demonstrate the ability to create and sustain a therapeutic and ethically sound relationship with patients.
Campus and facilities
Situated in New Orleans. Modern simulation centers and research labs. Clinical training at LSU Health Sciences Center affiliates, including University Medical Center. Supports a diverse student body.
Tuition and Funding at Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine
- 2026-2027 resident tuition and mandatory fees: $36,230 annually
- 2026-2027 nonresident tuition and mandatory fees: $67,224 annually
These published full-time School of Medicine rates are not a published rate for the entering class.
Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine's Mission and Values
Our curriculum is designed to train physicians who are capable of success in any graduate medical education program.
What Applicants Are Saying
Students report securing shadowing hours through university health centers. Matriculated students describe a conversational interview style and preparing STAR responses informed by current events. Students report accessible shadowing via student health centers. SDN notes a diverse cohort fostering inclusive learning, and SDN feedback stresses conversational secondary essays using STAR format.
Shared by applicants and students on forums and communities. It is anecdotal, not official program information.
How to Prepare Your Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine Allopathic Medicine Application
- Check the prerequisite courses and technical standards before applying.
- Arrange a premedical committee evaluation or qualifying faculty recommendations.
- Complete the MCAT within the school’s accepted score window.
- Use the school’s admissions timetable to plan AMCAS and secondary submissions.
- Prepare to discuss service, leadership, experience and fit in a personal interview.
More About Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine Allopathic Medicine
- AMCAS timing advice
Article advises beginning six months before AMCAS opens and submitting the primary by June for early review.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine Allopathic Medicine
Is a bachelor’s degree required?
No. At least 90 acceptable credit hours are required by matriculation; a four-year undergraduate curriculum is encouraged.
When is the regular AMCAS deadline?
See the regular admission AMCAS deadline and file-completion deadline listed above.
Is the MCAT required?
Yes. Take it within the school's accepted score window; see the MCAT requirement above.
Who receives a secondary application?
Louisiana residents receive a link; nonresident applicants are pre-screened.
What is the MD interview format?
Selected applicants have personal interviews; the school does not specify a station or group format on its admissions pages.
Where are clinical rotations?
Most are in New Orleans; approximately 25 students per class complete years three and four in Baton Rouge.
Sources
- LSU School of Medicine: Deadlines
- LSU School of Medicine: Requirements
- LSU School of Medicine: Criteria
- LSU School of Medicine: Curriculum
- LSU School of Medicine: Statistics
- LSU Health New Orleans: Medicine Tuition and Fees
- Acuity Insights: Casper Dates and Fees
Last updated: September 26, 2026