Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine.

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About Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program

ACGME code
1102121117
Program director
Shannon Alwood
Location
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine. It offers 12 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Emergency Medicine program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White86%
  • Asian14%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Shannon Alwood
Program coordinator
Carrie Hebert
Coordinator phone
(225) 757-4140
Sponsoring institution
Louisiana State University School of Medicine

LSU Health Baton Rouge Emergency Medicine Residency Program 5246 Brittany Drive, 3rd Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Open in Google Maps

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program IMG-friendly?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program offer?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program offers 12 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Where is Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program located?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program is located at LSU Health Baton Rouge Emergency Medicine Residency Program 5246 Brittany Drive, 3rd Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Its sponsoring institution is Louisiana State University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program?

The program director is Shannon Alwood. The program coordinator, Carrie Hebert, is the usual contact for application questions.