FAMILY MEDICINE

LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics (Lafayette) Program

Lafayette, Louisiana

The program is located within a college/university town; office-based procedures; diverse population of patients; graduated autonomy

Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Application Deadline

December 31, 2025

Year 1 Seats

10

Interviews Last Year

81
41%

Interview Ratio

8.1

% US MD

45.8

% IMG

37.5
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaNo
F-1 VisaNo
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Application Criteria

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Graduation Year Requirement

5

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

3

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

Yes

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US or outside the US

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
196
Step 2 CK
214

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$60,241
PGY-2
$62,222
PGY-3
$64,290

Signal Data

Interview invite rates by applicant signal type

Step 2 CK (All Invited)

216-251

Silver Signal → Invite

38%

Gold Signal → Invite

14%

No Signal → Invite

86%

US IMG → Invite

5%

Non-US IMG → Invite

0%

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Year 2 Size

10

Year 3 Size

5

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

No

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

25

Accredited Length

3

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.6

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

50

Contact Details

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Contact Person

Contact Phone

Contact Email

Program Director

Director Phone

Director Email

Characteristics

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% DO Residents

16.7 %

Total Physician Faculty

19

Night Float (PGY-1)

No

Compensation & Leaves

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PGY-1 Vacation Days

21 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

28 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

28 days

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

24 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

2

Medical Insurance

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Application Information

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Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-01 to 2026-01-15

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-10-01 to 2027-01-15

Start Dates

July

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Contact Information

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Director Degrees

Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics

Sponsor Institution

LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics

Primary Institution

LSU Health Sciences Center/University Hospital and Clinics

Participant Institutions

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Annual Hospital Admissions

2695

Annual ED Visits

21457

Program Offerings

Benefits, perks, and curriculum offerings for residents

Additional Benefits

Free parkingOn-call meal allowance

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Residency Programs by Year

Quota vs Filled positions over the years

PGY-1 Residents

Country-wise distribution and profile cards

United States 19

Arden Lagrone, M.D.

LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, 2023

New Orleans, LA, United States

Artesia Simon, D.O.

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2023

Old Westbury, NY, United States

Austin Hannah, M.D.

University of Alabama School of Medicine, 2023

Birmingham, AL, United States

Stephen Igwe, M.D.

LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, 2023

New Orleans, LA, United States

Madelyn Lavergne, M.D.

LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, 2023

New Orleans, LA, United States

David Mas, M.D.

LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, 2021

New Orleans, LA, United States

Gabriel Navar, M.D.

Tulane University School of Medicine, 2023

New Orleans, LA, United States

Katelyn St. Germain, D.O.

William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2022

Hattiesburg, MS, United States

Dennes Chen, M.D.

LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, 2024

New Orleans, LA, United States

Alyssa Juneau, D.O.

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Louisiana Campus, 2024

Monroe, LA, United States

Kaylee Moore, M.D.

LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, 2023

New Orleans, LA, United States

Natalie Touchet, M.D.

LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, 2024

New Orleans, LA, United States

Julie Barnes, M.D.

LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, 2025

New Orleans, LA, United States

Nina Landry, D.O.

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Louisiana Campus, 2025

Monroe, LA, United States

Matthew Nguyen, M.D.

LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, 2025

New Orleans, LA, United States

Bethany Oubre, M.D.

Indiana University School of Medicine, 2025

Indianapolis, IN, United States

Vadesha Sadler, D.O.

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, 2024

Bradenton, Florida, United States

Hannah Schwartzenburg, M.D.

LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, 2025

New Orleans, LA, United States

Michael Sides, M.D.

LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, 2025

New Orleans, LA, United States

Saint Kitts and Nevis 2

Cynthia Lanipekun, M.D.

University of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Kitts, 2022

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Chinyem Isiekwena, M.D.

Windsor University School of Medicine, 2022

Cayon, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Australia 1

Thomas Vu, M.D.

University of Queensland School of Medicine, 2022

Brisbane, Australia

Sint Maarten 1

Evan Lafleur, M.D.

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, 2025

Cupecoy, Sint Maarten
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