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LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics (Lafayette) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Lafayette, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics.

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About LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics (Lafayette) Program

ACGME code
1202111149
Program director
Marilyn Marshall
Location
Lafayette, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
717
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
21%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics (Lafayette) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Lafayette, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 717 applications and invited about 17.9% 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 21% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
17.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates58%
  • US DO graduates21%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White46%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American33%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Marilyn Marshall
Program coordinator
Brittney Benoit
Coordinator phone
(337) 261-6252
Sponsoring institution
LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics

2390 West Congress Street Lafayette, LA 70506 Open in Google Maps

LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics (Lafayette) Program: frequently asked questions

Does LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics (Lafayette) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics (Lafayette) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics (Lafayette) Program IMG-friendly?

About 21% of residents at LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics (Lafayette) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics (Lafayette) Program offer?

LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics (Lafayette) Program offers 10 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics (Lafayette) Program?

LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics (Lafayette) Program received 717 applications and interviewed about 17.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics (Lafayette) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics (Lafayette) 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 LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics (Lafayette) Program located?

LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics (Lafayette) Program is located at 2390 West Congress Street Lafayette, LA 70506. Its sponsoring institution is LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics.

Who is the program director of LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics (Lafayette) Program?

The program director is Marilyn Marshall. The program coordinator, Brittney Benoit, is the usual contact for application questions.