Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program
About This Program
The program provides exposure to a diverse patient population with individualized curriculum molded to each individual fellow's personal and professional interests. Fellows have exposure to multiple training sites, which provides experience in private and academic settings. Wellness and educational endeavors are encouraged and prioritized. Fellows complete training with confidence to enter clinical practice independently. Fellows have support to attend AACAP each year. Fellows do not take overni
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Pamela Mcpherson, MD
LSU Health Shreveport
Primary Program Contact
Theresa McAnn, MBA
LSU Health Shreveport
Locations
LSU Health Shreveport
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103
1006 Highland Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101
1 St Mary Pl
Shreveport, LA 71105
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
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
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 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Position Type(s) Offered:
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
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
- Dental insurance
- 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.