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St. Francis Medical Center Program

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

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About St. Francis Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1402100002
Program director
Navin Ramlal
Location
Monroe, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
3,776
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
95%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

St. Francis Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Monroe, Louisiana, sponsored by St. Francis Medical Center. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,776 applications and invited about 5.2% 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 95% 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.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
5.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs90%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men45%
  • White5%
  • Asian29%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Navin Ramlal
Program coordinator
Caroline Carbrey
Coordinator phone
(318) 966-4147
Program phone
(318) 966-5521
Sponsoring institution
St. Francis Medical Center

309 Jackson Street 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?

About 95% of residents at St. Francis 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 St. Francis Medical Center Program offer?

St. Francis Medical Center Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is St. Francis Medical Center Program?

St. Francis Medical Center Program received 3,776 applications and interviewed about 5.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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

Where is St. Francis Medical Center Program located?

St. Francis Medical Center Program is located at 309 Jackson Street 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 Navin Ramlal. The program coordinator, Caroline Carbrey, is the usual contact for application questions.

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