Baton Rouge General Medical Center Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, sponsored by Baton Rouge General Medical Center.
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- ACGME code
- 1202121560
- Program director
- Desi Valentine
- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,299
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 14.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 65%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Baton Rouge General Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, sponsored by Baton Rouge General Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,299 applications and invited about 14.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 65% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 58 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.
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
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Interview rate
- 14.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates30%
- US DO graduates4%
- US IMGs43%
- Non-US IMGs22%
Demographics
- Women70%
- Men30%
- White39%
- Asian13%
- Black or African American39%
- Hispanic or Latino13%
- Other9%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Desi Valentine
- Program coordinator
- Leah McKeough
- Coordinator phone
- (225) 387-7009
- Program phone
- (225) 387-7899
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Baton Rouge General Medical Center
3401 North Boulevard Suite 200 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Open in Google Maps
Baton Rouge General Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Baton Rouge General Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Baton Rouge General Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Baton Rouge General Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 65% of residents at Baton Rouge General Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Baton Rouge General Medical Center Program offer?
Baton Rouge General Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Baton Rouge General Medical Center Program?
Baton Rouge General Medical Center Program received 1,299 applications and interviewed about 14.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Baton Rouge General Medical Center Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Baton Rouge General Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Baton Rouge General Medical Center Program located?
Baton Rouge General Medical Center Program is located at 3401 North Boulevard Suite 200 Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Its sponsoring institution is Baton Rouge General Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Baton Rouge General Medical Center Program?
The program director is Desi Valentine. The program coordinator, Leah McKeough, is the usual contact for application questions.