A History of LSU School of Medicine New Orleans

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Huey Pierce Long devised a plan in late 1930 to build a medical school in New Orleans as branch of the Baton Rouge campus. His aim was to provide a medical education for the “poor boys” of Louisiana. The presence of “Big Charity” Hospital dictated its location in New Orleans.

The idea for a School of Medicine was not new. LSU’s predecessor “established” a School of Medicine in 1866 and decided to combine it with the School of Civil Engineering and award a dual degree of engineer and physician. They advertised for faculty who could teach medicine, surgery, geology, chemistry, and mineralogy.

And that’s how Huey got his medical school. In the space of 10 months it went from dream to reality. Seventy-five plus years later, the School of Medicine continues to fulfill the dream of giving a quality medical education to the men and women of Louisiana and through them providing excellent care for patients around the world.

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