Why Choose Us
Mission
To provide comprehensive care and improve the lives of the people we serve while training diverse, well-rounded family physicians.
About Us
Baton Rouge General’s Family Medicine Residency Program is dedicated to addressing the healthcare needs of our community, with a strong focus on prevention and health education. Our program is committed to developing healthcare providers who work collaboratively with families to preserve and enhance overall wellness. We emphasize the importance of residents becoming experts in ambulatory care and train them to collaborate effectively with other clinical disciplines and community segments.
While our program has many offerings and notable accomplishments, it’s the people who make it great. Our friendly, teamwork-driven culture is guided by our residents’ desire to learn, an energetic and motivating faculty eager to teach, and a friendly, supportive staff. Additional features include:
- Diverse faculty and dedicated mentorship program
- Highly competitive compensation package including health insurance for you and your family
- Flexible maternity/paternity leave policy designed to help individuals adapt elective schedules to minimize any delays in program completion
- Reserved parking at both hospital campuses
- Access to meals in the physicians' lounge, free of cost
- Access to employee gyms at both hospital campuses and nutritional resources through BRGFit.com
- Affiliated with the Baton Rouge General Sports Medicine Fellowship Program
- Networking opportunities with the Louisiana Association of Family Physicians
- Many available jobs in the region upon graduation
- Resident wellness days and resident retreats
- No 24-hour call
- Community outreach and volunteer opportunities
- Medical school affiliations with Louisiana State University, Meharry, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the American University of the Caribbean
- Geographically located in a culturally diverse city with excellent food, a colorful history, and a semi-tropical climate
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Numerous electives:
- Allergy/Immunology
- Aesthetic medicine
- Anesthesiology
- Ambulatory medicine
- Dermatology
- Endocrinology
- ENT
- Infectious Disease
- Sleep Medicine
- Neurology
- Palliative medicine
- Physical medicine/rehab
- Radiology
- Rheumatology
- Rural medicine
- Urology
- Urgent care
- Wound care
Living in Baton Rouge
The state capital of Louisiana, Baton Rouge offers abundant options for shopping, dining, and family-friendly entertainment along the banks of the Mississippi River. With a strong sense of community and a rich culture, it’s no wonder our residents love to call Baton Rouge home.
From Cajun to Creole, the Capital City has a diverse selection of unique cuisine. It also offers a thriving art and music scene with regularly scheduled live performances, independent movie showings and comedy shows at the Manship Theatre. Local artists are regularly featured in gallery shows and events, such as Art Melt.
The city has many opportunities to get involved through volunteer organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and professional medical organizations such as the Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians. It is home to two major state universities – Louisiana State University and Southern University. You’ll enjoy strolling through the majestic oak trees that decorate these campuses or taking a jog or bike ride around the beautiful lakes that surround the LSU campus.
Baton Rouge is convenient to many nearby getaways. New Orleans is just an hour away and offers world-class dining and shopping. The Big Easy is also home to the Audubon Zoo, WWII Museum, historic French Quarter, and national football and basketball teams the Saints and the Pelicans. Located four hours from Baton Rouge, Houston has an abundance of shopping, food and fun activities for all ages, including museums, amusement parks, the renowned Minute Maid Park and the Houston Zoo. Just a half day’s drive away, the Alabama and Florida coasts are great options for a weekend beach trip. They offer some of the most pristine beaches in the world and adventure activities such as parasailing, jet skiing and ocean cruises.
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