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Leonard J Chabert Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Houma, Louisiana, sponsored by Leonard J Chabert Medical Center.

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About Leonard J Chabert Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1402121537
Program director
Dayton Daberkow
Location
Houma, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,614
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Leonard J Chabert Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Houma, Louisiana, sponsored by Leonard J Chabert Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,614 applications and invited about 6.9% 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 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 72 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
8
Interview rate
6.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs54%
  • Non-US IMGs46%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White38%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Dayton Daberkow
Program coordinator
Beth Drury
Coordinator phone
(985) 873-2710
Sponsoring institution
Leonard J Chabert Medical Center

1978 Industrial Boulevard Houma, LA 70363 Open in Google Maps

Leonard J Chabert Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Leonard J Chabert Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Leonard J Chabert 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 Leonard J Chabert Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at Leonard J Chabert Medical Center 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 Leonard J Chabert Medical Center Program offer?

Leonard J Chabert Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Leonard J Chabert Medical Center Program?

Leonard J Chabert Medical Center Program received 1,614 applications and interviewed about 6.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Leonard J Chabert 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 Leonard J Chabert Medical Center 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 Leonard J Chabert Medical Center Program located?

Leonard J Chabert Medical Center Program is located at 1978 Industrial Boulevard Houma, LA 70363. Its sponsoring institution is Leonard J Chabert Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Leonard J Chabert Medical Center Program?

The program director is Dayton Daberkow. The program coordinator, Beth Drury, is the usual contact for application questions.

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