Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program

Baton Rouge, LALast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Program Length

4 Years

First Year Positions

8 Positions

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2025

Avg Work Hours

45 Hours/Week

Program Setting

Community/University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$60K-$67K

21-28 Vacation Days
14 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Kathleen Crapanzano, MD
LSU Health Baton Rouge

Primary Program Contact

Latoya Wilson
LSU Health Baton Rouge

[email protected]
(225) 757-4210
Program Website
Program Video

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 4002131308

Locations

Sponsor Location

Louisiana State University School of Medicine

2020 Gravier St
New Orleans, LA 70112

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Baton Rouge General Medical Center

3600 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2511

Woman's Hospital

9050 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70815-4192

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center

6925 La-74
St Gabriel, LA 70776

Capital Area Human Service District

4615 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Capital Area Alliance for the Homeless

153 N 17th St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

NHS Human Services Inc

10543 N Glenstone Pl
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Addiction Recovery Resources Inc

1615 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70112

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

90 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

11.3:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Code: 1221400C0

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: --

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).

Gap Experience Requirement

Data not provided by program

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty/Resident Ratio

0.6:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

43.8%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (23)

Non-Physicians (11)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

45 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

16 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

2.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

Year 2 - N/A

Year 3 - N/A

Year 4 - N/A

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s8

PGY-2s8

PGY-3s8

PGY-4s8

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

NOV1

Application Due

Nov 1, 2025

OCT13

Interview Period Starts

Oct 13, 2025 - Jan 23, 2026

2027 - 2028

NOV1

Application Due

Nov 1, 2026

OCT12

Interview Period Starts

Oct 12, 2026 - Jan 22, 2027

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

25%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Hospice/home care experience

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Another track

Yes

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Salary Compensation

$60K-$67K

PGY-1 through PGY-4

PGY-1

$60,241

PGY-2

$62,222

PGY-3

$64,290

PGY-4

$66,975

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.

Vacation Days21-28

Sick Days14

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

42 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Baton Rouge, LA

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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