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Baton Rouge General Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Baton Rouge, LA(Baton Rouge, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
#522
Specialty Rank
$60,241
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#522
Internal Medicine Ranking
11th Percentile
Top 89% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1402131543
NRMP Code:
1139140C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
200

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
25
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Part-Time Physicians:
16
Female Faculty:
44.4%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
33%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Several residents involved in scholarly activities were accepted at national meetings for presentations. We have 91 percent board rate over the past five years. We matched all available positions for eleven years. Forty-one residents have matched into fellowship programs. We have a spacious facility with dedicated classroom/meeting spaces, a sim lab, a resident lounge, a library, a gym and over 20 computer workstations. Residents have 24/7 access to these amenities.

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

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Salary Progression

$60,241
PGY-1
$62,222
PGY-2
$64,290
PGY-3
00

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

City & State
Baton Rouge, LA
Metropolitan Area
Baton Rouge, LA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
4,640,546

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

Metropolitan Population
4,640,546
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

Nominal Salary
$60,241
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$60,849
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1402131543
NRMP Code:
1139140C0YOG
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
200
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Karthik Reddy
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
8/1/2026 - 1/16/2027
Interview Period:
11/3/2026 - 1/17/2027
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:
225
Min Step 2 Score:
225

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:
1139140C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Contact Person:
Stacy Antie
Contact Email:
imrp@brgeneral.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
12
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:12
PGY-2:12
PGY-3:12

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
91st percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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