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Baton Rouge General Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, sponsored by Baton Rouge General Medical Center.

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About Baton Rouge General Program

ACGME code
1402131543
Program director
Karthik Reddy
Location
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
3,367
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
98%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Baton Rouge General Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, sponsored by Baton Rouge General Medical Center. It offers 13 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,367 applications and invited about 6.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 98% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
13
Interview rate
6.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates3%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs81%

Demographics

  • Women64%
  • Men36%
  • White14%
  • Asian56%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Karthik Reddy
Program coordinator
Stacy Antie
Coordinator phone
(225) 819-1129
Sponsoring institution
Baton Rouge General Medical Center

8595 Picardy Avenue Suite 400 Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Open in Google Maps

Baton Rouge General Program: frequently asked questions

Does Baton Rouge General Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Baton Rouge General 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 98% of residents at Baton Rouge General Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Baton Rouge General Program offer?

Baton Rouge General Program offers 13 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Baton Rouge General Program?

Baton Rouge General Program received 3,367 applications and interviewed about 6.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Baton Rouge General 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Baton Rouge General Program located?

Baton Rouge General Program is located at 8595 Picardy Avenue Suite 400 Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Its sponsoring institution is Baton Rouge General Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Baton Rouge General Program?

The program director is Karthik Reddy. The program coordinator, Stacy Antie, is the usual contact for application questions.

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