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Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine.

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About Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program

ACGME code
1402121507
Program director
Dean Lauret
Location
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
895
Latest cycle
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 895 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

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

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates87%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women36%
  • Men64%
  • White92%
  • Asian5%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Dean Lauret
Program coordinator
Frances Comeaux
Coordinator phone
(225) 757-4080
Sponsoring institution
Louisiana State University School of Medicine

LSU Health - Baton Rouge Internal Medicine Residency Program 5246 Brittany Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Open in Google Maps

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program sponsor visas?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program IMG-friendly?

About 5% of residents at Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program offer?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) 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 (Baton Rouge) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program located?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program is located at LSU Health - Baton Rouge Internal Medicine Residency Program 5246 Brittany Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Its sponsoring institution is Louisiana State University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program?

The program director is Dean Lauret. The program coordinator, Frances Comeaux, is the usual contact for application questions.

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