Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program
About This Program
The LSU Health Shreveport Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program offers high-volume, hands-on training with early operative autonomy in a supportive, resident-focused environment. Residents train at a Level I Trauma Center, Shriners Children's, a VA Medical Center, and community hospitals, gaining broad exposure to complex pathology and diverse patient populations throughout northwest Louisiana and East Texas. Additional opportunities include sideline coverage for high school and collegiate athle
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Steven M Kautz, MD
LSU Health Shreveport
Primary Program Contact
Lauren G Conger, BS, MBA
LSU Health Shreveport
Locations
LSU Health Shreveport
PO Box 33932
1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103
3100 Samford Ave
Shreveport, LA 71103-4289
2600 Greenwood Rd
Shreveport, LA 71130-2600
510 E Stoner Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101-4295
1541 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71130
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)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
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
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 5
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.