Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

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

Internal 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
1402111144
Program director
Farha Khan
Location
Lafayette, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
1,212
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
47%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics (Lafayette) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Lafayette, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,212 applications and invited about 11.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 47% 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. The program offers rural track.

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
11.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates31%
  • US DO graduates22%
  • US IMGs31%
  • Non-US IMGs16%

Demographics

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White38%
  • Asian47%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
Farha Khan
Program coordinator
Maria Daigle
Coordinator phone
(337) 261-6166
Program phone
(337) 261-6156
Sponsoring institution
LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics

2390 W Congress St 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?

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

About 47% of residents at LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics (Lafayette) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

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 Internal 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 1,212 applications and interviewed about 11.6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

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 W Congress St 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 Farha Khan. The program coordinator, Maria Daigle, is the usual contact for application questions.

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