Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is a three-year community-based training program established in 1995, fully accredited since 2002. It focuses on comprehensive family medicine education, preparing residents for diverse practice settings while serving underserved populations. Residents are trained in major medical areas, backed by an experienced faculty, and contribute significantly to community health post-graduation.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Lake Charles accepts International Medical Graduates (IMGs) as it does not specify restrictions against IMG applicants within the residency description. The program has a history of including residents from various backgrounds, although specific statistics on IMG acceptance or the number of IMG residents are not mentioned, indicating that IMGs are welcome within the program's inclusive policy.
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Program Website
Address
433 Bolivar Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents receive three years of comprehensive study in all major areas of medicine, including internal medicine and its subspecialties, pediatrics, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, and community medicine, training under Family Medicine Physician faculty members and Subspecialty Physicians.
Application
The application process details are mentioned under the 'Applicant Info' section, which includes a link to 'How to Apply'. Specific application deadlines and requirements were not provided in the text.
# of Locations
Training is provided within Lake Charles Memorial Health System and outpatient clinics, with residents serving as part of the hospital service or hospitalist teams.
Fellowship
The document does not explicitly mention fellowship opportunities or post-residency career paths, though it emphasizes the comprehensive training residents receive across various medical disciplines, suggesting that graduates could pursue various fellowships thereafter. Further details may need to be sought from the program's official channels or website for specific fellowship information.
Resident Life
Overview
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is a community-based program that began in January 1995 and has maintained full accreditation with each site visit, providing high-quality physician education through patient care.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
3
Housing
The housing options are referenced with a link under the 'Campus' dropdown menu, specifically 'Housing', but no detailed information about housing support or stipends is provided in the text.
Alumni
The alumni outcomes section is located under the 'Alumni' dropdown menu where there is a link to 'Graduates', but specific details about alumni career paths or fellowship placements are not included in the text.
Salary & Benefits
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