Graduation

Requirements

The degree Doctor of Medicine will be conferred upon all students who have:

• Filed satisfactory evidence of having complied with the admissions requirements.
• Completed four years of medical school instruction, the last two (or equivalent) of which must have been spent at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine.
• Attended the instruction in all departments or teaching units and satisfactorily completed all course work and examinations (including passing Steps 1 and 2 (CK) of the United States Medical Licensing Examination, as required by the faculty).
• Completed a standardized patient examination at the end of the third year.
• Met all financial requirements of the School of Medicine.