The principal purpose of the School of Medicine is to provide a rich learning environment for the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows in concert with the Common and Specialty Requirements of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The majority of LSU School of Medicine-New Orleans House Officers remain in the state of Louisiana; therefore, Graduate Medical Education is a mission of paramount importance to the School of Medicine and to the citizens of Louisiana. This mission is fulfilled through the following goals:

Diverse specialty and subspecialty training programs offered by the Departments.
Cultivation of the concept that medical education is a life-long continuum. Trainees should develop a personal program of self-study under the guidance of the faculty.
Refinement of cognitive and technical skills through direct involvement in safe, effective, compassionate patient care under the direction of the faculty, senior House Officers, and fellows. Privileges and duties are designated by the Departments and are commensurate with the level of advancement, capability, and responsibility of the trainee.
A review of pertinent basic science information and expansion of intellectual and technical skills through a multitude of clinical experiences. Trainees participate in the educational and scholarly activities of their Departments, training hospitals, and the School of Medicine, including institutional committees and quality assurance activities.
Enhancement of the ability to deliver quality patient care in a variety of clinical settings.
Refinement of interpersonal skills in dealing with patients and patients' families.
Development of an understanding and appreciation for office and information management, data management, health care financing, cost containment, socioeconomic, medico-legal, and ethical issues.
Cultivation of skills relating to teaching of patients and students.
Participation in the evaluation of medical students, faculty, and of the quality of their individual training programs.
Appreciation of the need for, and involvement in, clinical and basic science research.
Enhancement of a supportive culture with resources that promote well-being and self-care in a professional learning environment.
Assurance that, in the event of elimination or downsizing of a training program, every effort will be made to allow trainees in the program to complete the program. If not possible, the School of Medicine will make every effort to assist the trainee in finding another training program.