INTERNAL MEDICINE

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

Lafayette, Louisiana

ACGME ID1402111144
Program Code1225140C0
NRMP Code1225140C0 | 1225140P0

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Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

12

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

176

Application Deadline

December 1, 2025

Year 1 Seats

12

Interviews Last Year

176
74%

Interview Ratio

14.7

% US MD

31.2

% IMG

34.4
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

Yes

Graduation Year Requirement

3

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

No

Specialty Letter Required

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Interviews Last Year

176

Interview to Seat Ratio

14.7

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)

226-259

Silver Signal → Invite

33%

Gold Signal → Invite

50%

No Signal → Invite

10%

US IMG → Invite

6%

Non-US IMG → Invite

3%

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Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

12

Year 2 Size

11

Year 3 Size

9

Application Deadline

December 1, 2025

Offers Preliminary Positions

Yes

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

32

Accredited Length

3

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.3

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

60

Contact Details

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Contact Person

Contact Phone

Contact Email

Program Director

Director Phone

Director Email

Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

Community-based university affiliated

Program Code

1225140C0

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Year Of Graduation Limit

3

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

12

Year 2 Program Size

11

Year 3 Program Size

9

% IMG Residents

34.4 %

% US MD Residents

31.2 %

% DO Residents

34.4 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

3 yrs

Total Positions

32

Total Physician Faculty

11

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.3

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

60241

Year 2 Compensation

62222

Year 3 Compensation

64290

PGY-1 Vacation Days

21 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

28 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

28 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

60 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

16 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1

Medical Insurance

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

Yes

Application Deadline

December 1, 2025

Interviews Conducted Last Year

176

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

NRMP Codes

1225140C0 | 1225140P0

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-01 to 2025-12-31

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-10-01 to 2026-12-31

Start Dates

July

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

No

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Contact Person

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Contact Person Name

Contact Person Phone

Contact Person Email

Contact Information

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Program Director Name

Director Degrees

Program Director Contact Number

Program Director Email ID

Web Address

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

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Residency Programs by Year

Quota vs Filled positions over the years

PGY-1 Residents

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USA 5

Oluwatoni Afolabi

Ross University School of Medicine, 2024

Miramar, Florida, USA

Seth Aucoin

LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, 2025

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Benard Chatters

University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, 2025

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Thomas Garrity

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Louisiana Campus, 2025

Monroe, Louisiana, USA

Ryan Kreider

LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, 2024

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Colombia 1

Carolina Hoyos Ochoa

Universidad CES Escuela de Medicina, 2020

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Caribbean 3

Sanad Khalaf

American University of Antigua College of Medicine, 2025

Osbourn, Caribbean

David Otohinoyi

All Saints University School of Medicine, Dominica, 2021

Caribbean

Courtney Vaccaro

St. George's University School of Medicine, 2025

St. George's, Caribbean

India 1

Abhinaya Kotha

Siddhartha Medical College, 2024

Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
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