Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program
About This Program
Significant surgery exposure and clinical volume. Very diverse patient population. Exposure to high acuity patients and significant pathology.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Caitlin Busada, MD
LSU Health Shreveport
Primary Program Contact
Maddison Coburn
LSUHS
Locations
LSU Health Shreveport
SMMC-OBGYN Dept
1 St Mary Pl
Shreveport, LA 71101
2600 Greenwood Rd
Shreveport, LA 71130-2600
1541 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71130
4864 Jackson St
Monroe, LA 71202
2401 Greenwood Rd
Shreveport, LA 71103
2449 Hospital Dr
Bossier City, LA 71111
820 Jordan St
Shreveport, LA 71101
1 St Mary Pl
Shreveport, LA 71105
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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 from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
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
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 6, 2025 - Dec 11, 2025
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
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
--
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.