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Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program

Psychiatry 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
4002131308
Program director
Sydney Smith
Location
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
537
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, sponsored by Louisiana State University School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 537 applications and invited about 17.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
17.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates9%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women70%
  • Men30%
  • White48%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American26%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%

Contact and location

Program director
Sydney Smith
Program coordinator
Lakeysha Deloch
Coordinator phone
(225) 757-4212
Program phone
(225) 757-4300
Sponsoring institution
Louisiana State University School of Medicine

LSU Medical Education & Innovation Center 5246 Brittany Drive Office 340 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?

Yes. Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

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

About 9% 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 Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program?

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program received 537 applications and interviewed about 17.9% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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 Medical Education & Innovation Center 5246 Brittany Drive Office 340 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 Sydney Smith. The program coordinator, Lakeysha Deloch, is the usual contact for application questions.