Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program
About This Program
LSU Health Shreveport Nephrology Fellowship offers diverse pathology, strong procedural training, and robust transplant exposure. Fellows gain hands-on experience in interventional nephrology, and glomerular disease. Our program serves a large, underserved population across North Louisiana, fostering autonomy and advocacy. A close-knit faculty and supportive environment make our program an ideal place to train and grow.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Phani Morisetti, MD
LSU Health Shreveport
Primary Program Contact
Megail D Parsons, MD, MHA
LSU Health Shreveport
Locations
2600 Greenwood Rd
Shreveport, LA 71130-2600
510 E Stoner Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101-4295
1322 E Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103
920 Pierremont Rd
Shreveport, LA 71106
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
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
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
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
- 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.