Graduate medical education
Internal Medicine Residency Program
Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center | Houma, Louisiana
South Louisiana Medical Associates employs the residents of the ACGME-accredited Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program. The three-year program offers 24 categorical positions, with eight residents at each postgraduate year level.
ACGME-Accredited Program
ACGME Program ID 1402121537
24 Categorical Positions
Eight residents at each PGY level
Three-Year Residency
NRMP Program Code 1415140C0
Program overview
About the Program
SLMA employs all residents in the ACGME-accredited Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program (ACGME ID: 1402121537).
The three-year program offers 24 categorical positions, with eight residents at each postgraduate year level.
The program emphasizes academic excellence throughout the training experience while providing a learning environment that balances residents' personal and professional needs.
Residents gain experience across general internal medicine, subspecialty services, intensive care, ambulatory care, consultation services, emergency medicine and long-term care settings.
- ACGME Program ID
- 1402121537
- NRMP Program Code
- 1415140C0
- Positions
- 24 categorical positions
- Length
- Three-year residency
Who you will train with
Program Leadership
Dayton Daberkow, MD
Program Director and Designated Institutional Official (DIO)
Mona Chadha, MD
Associate Program Director
Beth Drury, C-TAGME
Internal Medicine Program/GME Coordinator
v-mdrury@ochsner.org
Applications
How to Apply
Applications to the Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Prospective applicants should review the program's application criteria before submitting their applications.
Application criteria
- Applications are accepted through ERAS only.
- Applications must be submitted within two years of medical school graduation.
- Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1.
- Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2.
- Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States.
- Applicants must be ECFMG certified.
- Applicants who have completed clinical clerkship rotations at Chabert, as well as other qualified U.S. and international medical school graduates, may apply.
The Leonard J. Chabert Internal Medicine Residency Program and its associated entities do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Training
Residency Curriculum
The three-year curriculum provides clinical training through inpatient medicine, subspecialty rotations, intensive care, ambulatory medicine and other clinical experiences.
PGY-1
- 6 ward rotations
- Nephrology
- Emergency medicine
- Intensive care unit
- Rheumatology
- Elective subspecialty
- Cardiology 1
PGY-2
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology 1
- Day Admit Resident (DAR)
- Pulmonary
- 2 ICU rotations
- Ochsner elective
- 3 ward rotations
- Cardiology 2
- Ambulatory care
PGY-3
- 3 ICU rotations
- Hematology/Oncology
- 3 ward rotations
- Gastroenterology 2
- Geriatrics
- Neurology (Ochsner)
- Ambulatory care
- Elective
DAR = Day Admit Resident.
Employment
Resident Salary & Benefits
Residents of the Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program are employed by South Louisiana Medical Associates.
Resident stipends
Academic year 2026-2027
| Training level | Annual stipend |
|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $62,795.01 |
| PGY-2 | $65,090.94 |
| PGY-3 | $67,284.40 |
Vacation
- PGY-1: Three weeks
- PGY-2: Four weeks
- PGY-3: Four weeks
Insurance
- Health insurance provided by the employer.
- Long-term disability insurance provided by the employer.
- Health savings account available with pretax dollars.
- Dental insurance available at the employee's expense.
- Malpractice insurance provided.
Additional benefits
- Meal card
- Lab coat and scrubs
- Employee gym on campus
- MKSAP subscription
- Board review course
All applicable Chabert Medical Center graduate medical education and internal medicine policies and procedures apply.
Resident Agreement of Appointment2026-2027 Internal Medicine residents
Meet Our Residents
Our graduates
Celebrating Our Graduates
Our graduates are part of a longstanding tradition of medical education and patient care in South Louisiana. Explore the graduating classes of the Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program.
Internal Medicine Residency | Class of 2026
1 of 16
Selected fellowship matches since 2012
Fellowship Placements
Graduates of the Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program have pursued fellowship training in a range of internal medicine subspecialties at institutions across the United States.
Endocrinology
8 matches- University of Mississippi SOM — Jackson, MS
- Ochsner Medical Center — New Orleans, LA
- Tulane University Medical Center
- Ochsner Medical Center — New Orleans, LA
- University of Arizona Medical Center
- LSUHSC — New Orleans, LA
- Medical College of Georgia
- University of Texas — Galveston, TX
Nephrology
8 matches- University of Mississippi SOM — Jackson, MS
- Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond, VA
- University of Nebraska — Lincoln, NE
- Ochsner Medical Center — New Orleans, LA
- University of Texas — Houston, TX
- LSU — Shreveport, LA
- University of South Carolina
- Tulane
Rheumatology
5 matches- University of South Florida Medical — Tampa, FL
- LSUHSC — New Orleans, LA
- Ochsner Medical Center — New Orleans, LA
- LSU Shreveport
- Ochsner Medical Center — New Orleans, LA
Infectious Disease
4 matches- Ochsner Medical Center — New Orleans, LA
- University of Mississippi SOM — Jackson, MS
- Medical College of Georgia
- Dartmouth — Hanover, NH
Life in South Louisiana
Make Houma your home while pursuing your medical career.
Located in the heart of Louisiana's Bayou Country, Houma offers residents a distinctive blend of Cajun culture, local cuisine, outdoor recreation and community life.
From fishing and boating to festivals and live music, residents can explore the region beyond the hospital. New Orleans is approximately an hour away, offering additional opportunities for dining, entertainment, cultural attractions and professional sports.
Explore Houma
Discover the restaurants, festivals, museums, cultural attractions and outdoor activities that make Houma a distinctive place to live. From downtown Houma to the surrounding bayou communities, residents can experience the food, music and traditions of South Louisiana.
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Outdoor Recreation
South Louisiana offers freshwater and saltwater fishing, boating, kayaking, swamp tours and opportunities to explore its coastal wetlands. Residents can enjoy the region's bayous, marshes and waterways throughout the year.
Explore Louisiana
Explore Nearby Communities
The communities surrounding Houma offer additional opportunities for dining, recreation and cultural experiences. Explore Thibodaux, Raceland and the Bayou Lafourche region, including their historic downtowns, restaurants, community events and outdoor attractions.
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New Orleans and Beyond
Approximately an hour from Houma, New Orleans offers nationally recognized dining, live music, festivals, professional sports and cultural attractions. The surrounding Gulf Coast also offers additional destinations for weekend travel and recreation.
Explore New Orleans
Planning Your Move?
Explore Houma and the surrounding communities to learn more about local neighborhoods, dining, recreation and life in South Louisiana.
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Get in touch
Contact the Residency Program
Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center
Internal Medicine Residency Program
1978 Industrial Blvd.Houma, LA 70363
- Program Director
- Dayton Daberkow, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Mona Chadha, MD
- Program Telephone
- 985-873-2710
- Program Coordinator
- Beth Drury, C-TAGME
v-mdrury@ochsner.org