Transitional YearCommunity-based

North Oaks Medical Center, LLC Program

Transitional Year residency program in Hammond, Louisiana, sponsored by North Oaks Medical Center, LLC.

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About North Oaks Medical Center, LLC Program

ACGME code
9992100001
Program director
Abir Abdo
Location
Hammond, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
233
Latest cycle
Interview rate
49.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
12.5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

North Oaks Medical Center, LLC Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Hammond, Louisiana, sponsored by North Oaks Medical Center, LLC.

In the latest application cycle the program received 233 applications and invited about 49.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12.5% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
49.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates63%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Contact and location

Program director
Abir Abdo
Program coordinator
Shanel Bartholomew
Coordinator phone
(985) 230-5388
Program phone
(985) 230-6770
Sponsoring institution
North Oaks Medical Center, LLC

15790 Paul Vega MD Dr Hammond, LA 70403 Open in Google Maps

North Oaks Medical Center, LLC Program: frequently asked questions

Does North Oaks Medical Center, LLC Program sponsor visas?

North Oaks Medical Center, LLC 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 North Oaks Medical Center, LLC Program IMG-friendly?

About 12.5% of residents at North Oaks Medical Center, LLC Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is North Oaks Medical Center, LLC Program?

North Oaks Medical Center, LLC Program received 233 applications and interviewed about 49.4% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for North Oaks Medical Center, LLC Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has North Oaks Medical Center, LLC Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is North Oaks Medical Center, LLC Program located?

North Oaks Medical Center, LLC Program is located at 15790 Paul Vega MD Dr Hammond, LA 70403. Its sponsoring institution is North Oaks Medical Center, LLC.

Who is the program director of North Oaks Medical Center, LLC Program?

The program director is Abir Abdo. The program coordinator, Shanel Bartholomew, is the usual contact for application questions.