Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Rural Program
About This Program
Residents are immersed in a rural healthcare setting, gaining hands-on experience in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care. This comprehensive approach ensures that physicians are well-prepared to address the diverse medical needs of underserved rural communities.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Luke Minao Baudoin, MD
LSU Health Shreveport
Primary Program Contact
Brooke McGaugh, MHA
LSU Health Shreveport
Locations
LSU Health Shreveport
Dept of Family Med
1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71130
1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71130
2600 Greenwood Rd
Shreveport, LA 71130-2600
510 E Stoner Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101-4295
1310 N Hearne Ave
Shreveport, LA 71107
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- 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
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 6, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 12, 2026 - Dec 21, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21-28 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.