Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program
About This Program
The Infectious Diseases Fellowship at LSU Health Shreveport offers comprehensive clinical training across a diverse patient population in North LA E. Texas, and S. Arkansas. Fellows receive hands-on experience in diagnostic clinical microbiology through direct bench training in the clinical microbiology lab, learning techniques for identifying bacterial, mycobacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens. Longitudinal outpatient experiences include dedicated HIV, viral hepatitis, OPAT, and general ID c
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mohammad Alam, MD
LSU Health Shreveport
Primary Program Contact
Erica Telsee, BA
LSU Health Shreveport
Locations
LSU Health Shreveport
Infectious Disease Pgm
1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103
510 E Stoner Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101-4295
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 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.