Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our training takes place in Baton Rouge - the state capital, home of the LSU Fighting Tigers, population of 750,000. We emphasize education and foster a supportive, family atmosphere. The program aspires to meet the individual educational needs of each resident. Our residents participate in hospital based and community care experiences. We believe that psychotherapy is a fundamental part of training.
Total Program Size
8
8
8
8
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1221400C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
90
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Part-time Paid Physicians
7
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
10
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
45
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
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
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
Within 30 days of starting program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4002131308
Beeper or Home Call
0
5
1
Program Director
First Name
Eva
Last Name
Mathews
Degrees
MD, MPH
Address
LSU Health Baton Rouge
3rd Fl
5246 Brittany Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-91.109486 30.401679)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Latoya
Last Name
Wilson
Degrees
BS
Address
LSU Health Baton Rouge
Rm 338
5246 Brittany Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-91.109486 30.401679)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
72.90
% IMG
5.80
% DO
21.10
% Female
62.20
% Male
37.70
Total Physician
23
Total Non Physician
11
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
43.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $55,911 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 2 | $57,786 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 3 | $59,763 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 4 | $67,497 | 28 | 14 |
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Total Positions
32
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
3
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://residents.lsuhsc.edu/br/psychiatry/residentsalaries.aspx