Baton Rouge General Medical Center Program
Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Baton Rouge, LA(Baton Rouge, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#417
Specialty Rank
$60,241
PGY1 Salary
56.5%
IMG %
#417
Family Medicine Ranking
46th Percentile
Top 54% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202121560
- NRMP Code:
- 1139120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 143
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 58
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 66.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 18%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 7%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our diverse, family-oriented program provides a variety of interactive training opportunities shaped around resident input. Our hands-on mentorship program ensures that our residents receive constant support and guidance throughout training. We have a 10-year 100% board passage rate and many residents have matched into their fellowship program of choice. Our clinic provides for the underserved population of Baton Rouge where are residents are pillars and advocates of the community.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$60,241
PGY-1
$62,222
PGY-2
$64,290
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 99(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $301K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $83K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 77K
- Median Age
- 29 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.32
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 9.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
79°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
282 days
Precipitation
57"
Humidity
54%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.04
Restaurant Meal
13.44
Gas (per gallon)
$4.14
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202121560
- NRMP Code:
- 1139120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 143
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Vincent Shaw
- Email:
- vin654@brgeneral.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/26/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 194
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1139120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Baton Rouge General Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Baton Rouge General Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Leah Mckeough
- Contact Email:
- lea832@brgeneral.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 56.5%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 78th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 17.4%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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