Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Rural Program
Shreveport, LALast Updated: 2/19/2026
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 Length
3 Years
First Year Positions
3 Positions
Application Deadline
Dec 31, 2025
Avg Work Hours
60 Hours/Week
Program Setting
Community/University
Application Service
ERAS
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
Survey Received: 6/11/2025
Program ID: 1202111567
Locations
LSU Health Shreveport
Dept of Family Med
1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71130
LSU Health Sciences Center
1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71130
Willis-Knighton Medical Center
2600 Greenwood Rd
Shreveport, LA 71130-2600
Overton Brooks Veterans Affairs Medical Center
510 E Stoner Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101-4295
Shreveport Mental Health Center
1310 N Hearne Ave
Shreveport, LA 71107
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
44 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
14.7:1
Participates In
Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 1232120C1
ERAS®
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
No
Must Have Passed Step 2
No
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
No
Must Have Passed Step 2
No
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
Yes
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
No
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
--
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
4 Letters
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)
Requires Previous GME
No
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
No
Required Supplemental Information
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
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/Resident Ratio
2:1
Program Faculty
18
Female Faculty
27.8%
Faculty Distribution
Physicians (18)
Non-Physicians (--)
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
60 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
16 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.50
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
Yes
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - N/A
0
Year 2 - Every seventh night for 2 month(s)
0
Year 3 - Every seventh night for 1 month(s)
--
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.
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Yes
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
9
Current Residents
PGY-1s3
PGY-2s3
PGY-3s3
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
DEC31
Application Due
Dec 31, 2025
OCT6
Interview Period Starts
Oct 6, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025
2027 - 2028
DEC31
Application Due
Dec 31, 2025
OCT12
Interview Period Starts
Oct 12, 2026 - Dec 21, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
4
Hospital Outpatient
25%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A
Employment Policies & Benefits
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Educational Benefits
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
International experience/global health
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Hospice/home care experience
Yes
Research rotation
Required (4 wks)
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Rural track
Yes
Primary care track
No
Hospitalist track
No
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
No
Women's health track
No
Academic or clinician educator track
No
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
No
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes
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
$57k-$61k
PGY-1 through PGY-3
PGY-1
$56,812
PGY-2
$58,717
PGY-3
$60,725
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.
Vacation Days21-28
Sick Days10
Maximum # of paid days
28 days
Maximum # of unpaid days
60 days
Quality of Life Information*
Shreveport, LA
Purchasing Power Index --
Safety Index --
Health Care Index --
Climate Index --
Cost of Living Index --
Property Price to Income Ratio --
Traffic Commute Time Index --
Pollution Index --
Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
--
Single Person
--
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