Baton Rouge General Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our diverse, family-oriented program provides a variety of interactive training opportunities shaped around resident input. Our hands-on mentorship program ensures that our residents receive constant support and guidance throughout training. We have a 10-year 100% board passage rate and many residents have matched into their fellowship program of choice. Our clinic provides for the underserved population of Baton Rouge where are residents are pillars and advocates of the community.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Desi R Valentine, MD
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Leah Mckeough, MD
Baton Rouge General Med Ctr
Locations
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Ste 200
3401 North Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806-3743
3600 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2511
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 26, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.