Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge) Program
About This Program
The LSU Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program in Baton Rouge is designed to cultivate compassionate and skilled leaders in the field of palliative care. This one-year ACGME accredited fellowship began in 2023 and is affiliated with the Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical Center (OLOLRMC), the largest academic hospital in Louisiana.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Mark L Kantrow, MD
LSU Sch of Med Baton Rouge
Primary Program Contact
Tamela S Aidt, MHA, MSW
Louisiana State Univ
Locations
LSU Sch of Med Baton Rouge
Ste 503 Plaza 1
5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
2020 Gravier St
New Orleans, LA 70112
5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
3600 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
8340 Baringer Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Sep 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.