Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program

Baton Rouge, LALast Updated: 2/19/2026

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

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

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Faculty/Resident Ratio

0.6:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

43.8%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (23)

Non-Physicians (11)

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

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)

Current Residents

PGY-1s8

PGY-2s8

PGY-3s8

PGY-4s8

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

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

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Types of Graduates

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Contact Information

Program Director

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Application Information

Participates In

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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

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