Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Baton Rouge, LA(Baton Rouge, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
40
Positions
#224
Specialty Rank
$60,241
PGY1 Salary
5.1%
IMG %
#224
Internal Medicine Ranking
62nd Percentile
Top 38% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1402121507
- NRMP Code:
- 1221140P0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 143
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 57
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 29
- Female Faculty:
- 35.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 35%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The LSU Internal Medicine Residency Program in Baton Rouge prides itself in training highly competent and compassionate physicians in a supportive learning environment.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- 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
Optional
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:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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:
- 1402121507
- NRMP Code:
- 1221140P0
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 143
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Dean Gerard Lauret
- Email:
- mcome3@lsuhsc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/16/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 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
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1221140C0, 1221140P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Frances G Comeaux
- Contact Email:
- mcome3@lsuhsc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 14
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:14PGY-2:12PGY-3:14
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 5.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 7.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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