Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Rapides Regional Medical Center Program

Alexandria, LALast Updated: 2/19/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
4
Hospital Outpatient
10%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
20%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
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)

Tracks & Educational Features

Primary care track
Yes
Hospitalist track
Yes
Rural track
Yes
Women's health track
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No

Medical Insurance Coverage

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 15-20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days15-20
Sick Days10