Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program
About This Program
The program provides experience with a diverse patient population in multiple hospital and community settings. Graduates of the program are able to go into private practice or subspecialty fellowships with ample experience and confidence to treat any type of psychiatric condition. The program strives to provide a collegial atmosphere and prioritizes a positive work/life balance. The institution offers educational funds and a meal stipend for all trainees.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Shawn McNeil, MD
LSU Health Shreveport
Primary Program Contact
Theresa McAnn, MBA
LSU Health Shreveport
Locations
LSU Health Shreveport
Psychiatry Pgm
1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103
2600 Greenwood Rd
Shreveport, LA 71130-2600
1006 Highland Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101
1541 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71130
4864 Jackson St
Monroe, LA 71202
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
Open House
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 5 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
Sep 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
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 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.