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St. Francis Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Monroe, Louisiana, sponsored by St. Francis Medical Center.

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About St. Francis Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1202100004
Program director
Shaista Qureshi
Location
Monroe, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
471
Latest cycle
Interview rate
27.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

St. Francis Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Monroe, Louisiana, sponsored by St. Francis Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 471 applications and invited about 27.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
27.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Shaista Qureshi
Program coordinator
Kate Habegger
Coordinator phone
(318) 966-7172
Sponsoring institution
St. Francis Medical Center

309 Jackson Street GME Suite 7th floor Monroe, LA 71201 Open in Google Maps

St. Francis Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does St. Francis Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. St. Francis 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 St. Francis Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

St. Francis Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does St. Francis Medical Center Program offer?

St. Francis Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is St. Francis Medical Center Program?

St. Francis Medical Center Program received 471 applications and interviewed about 27.8% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St. Francis 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 St. Francis 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 St. Francis Medical Center Program located?

St. Francis Medical Center Program is located at 309 Jackson Street GME Suite 7th floor Monroe, LA 71201. Its sponsoring institution is St. Francis Medical Center.

Who is the program director of St. Francis Medical Center Program?

The program director is Shaista Qureshi. The program coordinator, Kate Habegger, is the usual contact for application questions.