Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program
About This Program
Trainees will receive an excellent clinical training. Experiences include: training in Medical School based clinics, and a private office style satellite clinic. 50% adult and 50% pediatric patients seen in both clinics. Patient population is roughly 50% minority/underserved. We have excellent collaboration with adjacent specialties such as ENT, Dermatology, Pulmonology, and Rheumatology.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
David Kaufman, MD, BS
LSU Health Shreveport
Primary Program Contact
Shantelle Reynolds
LSU Health Shreveport
Locations
LSU Health Shreveport
Allergy & Immunology Pgm
1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103
1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71130
463 Ashley Ridge Blvd
Shreveport, LA 71106
1541 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71130
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Aug 15, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.