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The most popular LSU Medical School campuses we’ve advised students to get accepted into are LSU New Orleans Medical School and LSU Shreveport Medical School. Medical students have several opportunities to do research as well as community health work at both campuses.
Whether you’re comparing medical schools that you have been accepted to, preparing for an interview, or wanting to learn more about LSU Medical School admissions, keep reading! If you have any questions, contact us down below.
WHY CHOOSE LSU MEDICAL SCHOOL?
The most common reasons we’ve heard from students:
- Community-based and many ways to get involved with the Louisiana community
- In-state tuition
- Several research opportunities
Applications
The Louisiana State University Medical School secondary applications are not too long for either campus. Nevertheless, it’s important to convey why you want to serve the Louisiana community. Previously, LSU Medical School did not have any secondary application essay prompts. But, in the past few years, both campuses have included secondary application essays. We encourage our students to answer as many questions as possible and to discuss their connections with Louisiana. Read our LSU Medical School secondary application essay tips for each campus.
LSU Medical School Shreveport Secondary Application Essay Prompts:
Essay 1) If you are not a Louisiana resident, please describe your connection, if any, to Louisiana. (400 words max)
Essay 2) Briefly describe a time or situation where you have been unsuccessful. What did you learn from this experience and how can you use it to contribute to the LSU Health Shreveport community? (2,000 characters max)
Read our LSU Shreveport Medical School secondary application tips for insights on how to stand out on all your essays to the LSU Medical School Admissions Committee. You can also read the LSU Shreveport Medical School prompts since 2013.
LSU Medical School New Orleans Secondary Application Essay Prompts:
Essay 1) If you wish, you may attach a letter of reasonable length which contains comments that you feel will enable the Admissions Committee to better assess your qualifications for medical school.
If you have questions about LSU Medical School’s secondary application, email us at info@crackingmedadmissions.com or contact us.
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LSU Medical School
Interview Format
LSU Medical School interviews are one-on-one traditional format.
Based on our students’ experiences, they ask common medical school interview questions, such as the ones found in this blog: 4 Common Medical School Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
Want to learn more about how to prepare for your medical school interview? Get tips and tricks to ace interviews! Read our popular traditional interview preparation blogs here: 3 Tips to Ace Medical School Interviews
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If you are prepared, the interview gives you the perfect opportunity to standout and shine by sharing with people what you are passionate about.
LSU Medical School Acceptance Rate
% Admit Rate
LSU Medical School Admissions Statistics:
- LSU Shreveport Medical School Average GPA: 3.7
- LSU Med School Average MCAT: 504 (126 chemical & physical / 125 critical analysis / 127 biological & biochemical / 127 psychological, social)
How did LSU Medical School Students Do on Their USMLE Step Exams?
- Average LSU Shreveport Medical School USMLE Step 1 Score: 220
- Average LSU Shreveport Medical School USMLE Step 2 Score: 240
Source: U.S. News Graduate School Rankings 2021
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The Insider's View on LSU Medical School's Pre-clinical years
How to Get Into LSU Medical School – Know the Curriculum
LSU Medical School Curriculum Overview:
Curriculum:
Overview:
LSU has a pre-clinical curriculum the first two years of medical school. Then, you take your USMLE Step 1 and then do 2 years of clinical rotations. For more details about the medical school curriculum, check out the website here.
Pre-Clinical Years:
The first two years at LSU Medical School focuses on basic biology and physiology. There are several optional, no-credit opportunities students can take advantage of. These include: geriatrics, summer primary care elective, and problem-based learning elective.
Taking Time Off:
Most MD candidates at LSU Medical School graduate within 4 years and do not take gap years during their time in medical school.
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The Insider's View on LSU Medical School's clinical Years
LSU Medical School Clinical Curriculum:
Clinical Years:
During your 3rd year of medical school, you do your core clinical rotations. During your fourth year, you are required 9 four-week electives. You can only use 4 weeks of your final year as vacation.
The core clinical curriculum consists of:
- Surgery (8 weeks)
- ENT (2 weeks)
- Urology (2 weeks)
- Internal Medicine (12 weeks)
- Family Medicine (4 weeks)
- Pediatrics (8 weeks)
- OB/GYN (6 weeks)
- Psychiatry (6 weeks)
Fourth Year Requirements:
- Sub-internship in medicine, pediatrics, or surgery
- Elective in ambulatory care
- 7 other electives
Unique highlights about clinical years:
- Several required electives during 4th year rotations
Clinical Rotation Sites:
- Veteran’s Affair
- Children’s Hospital
- Ochsner Clinic Foundation
- LSU Healthcare Network
- University Medical Center
What students are saying about clinical rotations at LSU Med
Housing
Where do students live?
Most students live in apartments or rent houses close to LSU Med.
Getting around:
You will need a car for your clinical rotations.
financing
Financial Considerations:
- LSU Medical School In-state Tuition: $~$28,000
- LSU Medical School Out-of-state Tuition: ~$60,000 plus room and board
- Average indebtedness of graduates: ~$178,000
Cracking Med School Admissions Resources
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