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Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Lake Charles) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Lake Charles, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine.

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About Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Lake Charles) Program

ACGME code
1202121594
Program director
Danette Null
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
587
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
37%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Lake Charles) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Lake Charles, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 587 applications and invited about 12.6% 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 37% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 56 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
7
Interview rate
12.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates26%
  • US DO graduates37%
  • US IMGs26%
  • Non-US IMGs11%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White58%
  • Asian37%
  • Black or African American11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%

Contact and location

Program director
Danette Null
Program coordinator
Sally Freeman
Coordinator phone
(337) 494-2023
Sponsoring institution
Louisiana State University School of Medicine

LSUHSC Family Medicine Residency Program at LCMH 1525 Oak Park Boulevard Lake Charles, LA 70601 Open in Google Maps

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Lake Charles) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Lake Charles) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Lake Charles) 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 (Lake Charles) Program IMG-friendly?

About 37% of residents at Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Lake Charles) 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 Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Lake Charles) Program offer?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Lake Charles) Program offers 7 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Lake Charles) Program?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Lake Charles) Program received 587 applications and interviewed about 12.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Lake Charles) 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 (Lake Charles) 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 Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Lake Charles) Program located?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Lake Charles) Program is located at LSUHSC Family Medicine Residency Program at LCMH 1525 Oak Park Boulevard Lake Charles, LA 70601. Its sponsoring institution is Louisiana State University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Lake Charles) Program?

The program director is Danette Null. The program coordinator, Sally Freeman, is the usual contact for application questions.