Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge) Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sydney Melancon, MD
LSU School of Medicine New Orleans
Primary Program Contact
Latoya Wilson
LSU Health Baton Rouge
Locations
LSU School of Medicine New Orleans
3rd Fl
5246 Brittany Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-9136
2020 Gravier St
New Orleans, LA 70112
5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
3600 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2511
9050 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70815-4192
6925 La-74
St Gabriel, LA 70776
4615 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
153 N 17th St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
10543 N Glenstone Pl
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
1615 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70112
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
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
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.