Requirements For Graduation

1. Satisfactory completion of all course work and requirements specified in the curriculum.

2. Enrollment as a student in the School of Medicine while completing at least  the final two academic years of course work unless extraordinary circumstances have arisen. Specifically, third and fourth year rotations must be taken on campus or, with departmental approval, at affiliated institutions. The curricular requirements of the School of Medicine shall be adhered to in all cases.

3. Approval by promotions committee and recommendation by the faculty of the School of Medicine for conferring of the degree, Doctor of Medicine.

4. Satisfactory status concerning financial obligations to The LSU System.

5. Certification that all materials issued as returnable items have been accounted for in an acceptable manner.

6. Successfully complete Step 1 of USMLE. (See additional information pertaining to USMLE under Curriculum).

7. Health Sciences Center policy requires that all work toward a degree be completed within six calendar years. The time granted a student for a leave of absence will not be included in the maximum time period for completion of the program.

8. Sit for the USMLE Step 2 prior to graduation.

9. Attend Commencement, unless excused in writing, by the Dean.