Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program
About This Program
We serve a diverse patient population with unique health needs and disease severity in an urban environment attached to a university hospital and research setting.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Thomas Arnold, MD
LSU Health Shreveport
Primary Program Contact
Julie Glover
LSU Health Shreveport
Locations
LSU Health Shreveport
PO Box 33932
1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71130-3932
811 S Washington
Marshall, TX 75670
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter required
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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
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
Jan 5, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Nov 3, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
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
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15-20 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.