Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Lake Charles) Program
About This Program
Community hospital that services a 50-mile radius of more rural communities with only 1 Family Medicine residency. Faculty with private practice experience. Flexibility in electives/selectives to tailor education towards career goals. Open ICU. Designated level 3 trauma center and stroke center. Affiliation with McNeese State University for sports med experience.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Danette B Null, MD
LSUHSC Memorial Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Sally Freeman, BA
LSUHSC Memorial Hosp
Locations
LSUHSC Memorial Hosp
Family Med Ctr
1525 Oak Park Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70601
2020 Gravier St
New Orleans, LA 70112
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 from a department chair
- 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 3 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
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
Nov 14, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Nov 21, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 13, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026
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
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 10-20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.