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East Jefferson General Hospital Program

Family Medicine residency program in Metairie, Louisiana, sponsored by East Jefferson General Hospital.

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About East Jefferson General Hospital Program

ACGME code
1202121631
Program director
Amy Galiano
Location
Metairie, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
261
Latest cycle
Interview rate
41%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
44%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

East Jefferson General Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Metairie, Louisiana, sponsored by East Jefferson General Hospital. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 261 applications and invited about 41% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 44% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • 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
6
Interview rate
41%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates44%
  • US DO graduates11%
  • US IMGs44%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women39%
  • Men61%
  • White56%
  • Asian11%
  • Black or African American22%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%

Contact and location

Program director
Amy Galiano
Program coordinator
David Potter
Coordinator phone
(504) 503-6206
Program phone
(504) 454-7878
Sponsoring institution
East Jefferson General Hospital

4228 Houma Boulevard Suite #230 Metairie, LA 70006 Open in Google Maps

East Jefferson General Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does East Jefferson General Hospital Program sponsor visas?

East Jefferson General Hospital Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is East Jefferson General Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 44% of residents at East Jefferson General Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does East Jefferson General Hospital Program offer?

East Jefferson General Hospital Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is East Jefferson General Hospital Program?

East Jefferson General Hospital Program received 261 applications and interviewed about 41% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for East Jefferson General Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has East Jefferson General Hospital 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 East Jefferson General Hospital Program located?

East Jefferson General Hospital Program is located at 4228 Houma Boulevard Suite #230 Metairie, LA 70006. Its sponsoring institution is East Jefferson General Hospital.

Who is the program director of East Jefferson General Hospital Program?

The program director is Amy Galiano. The program coordinator, David Potter, is the usual contact for application questions.