Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Bogalusa) Program
About This Program
The LSU Rural Family Medicine Residency Program, located in Bogalusa, Louisiana, offers an exceptional opportunity to train in a rural environment while gaining a full-spectrum education in family medicine. Our program is committed to preparing residents for the unique challenges and rewards of rural practice, with a strong foundation in community-based, patient-centered care.-
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Frederick C Stone, MD, MH, MPH
Louisiana State University Health Sci Ct
Primary Program Contact
Susan Pieno, BS
Louisiana State Univ Bogalusa
Locations
Louisiana State University Health Sci Ct
LSU Rural Family Medicine Residency
420 Avenue F
Bogalusa, LA 70427-3634
2020 Gravier St
New Orleans, LA 70112
1001 Gause Blvd
Slidell, LA 70458
5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
15790 Medical Center Dr
Hammond, LA 70403
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21-28 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.