Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine.
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- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.