Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program
About This Program
Our program serves all population that need medical care. Being a level 1 trauma and level 1 stroke center, a multispecialty hospital we do all subspecialty cases including ortho, neuro, cardiac, pulmonary, GI, high-risk, ENT, general surgery, ophthalmology, ob., pediatric, interventional cardiac, neuro, vascular cases to mention. Our residents get excellent clinical training. Our didactics are structured to include, journal club, morbidity mortality conferences, grand rounds and simulation.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Shilpadevi Patil, MD
LSU Health Shreveport
Primary Program Contact
Patrick Mcgaugh
LSU Health Shreveport
Locations
LSU Health Shreveport
PO Box 33932
1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71130
3100 Samford Ave
Shreveport, LA 71103-4289
510 E Stoner Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101-4295
1541 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71130
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 24, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 30, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15-20 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.