Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program
About This Program
The program provides experience across the spectrum of Forensic Psychiatry areas. Fellows gain experience in intellectual disabilities, insanity cases, civil cases, correctional psychiatry, as well as attending the American Academy of Psychiatry and Law Annual Conference to include the board review course, and a full didactic experience reviewing landmark cases. The program offers mentorship and prioritizes work-life balance and well being.
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
3-412
1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103-4228
1101 Forum Dr
Shreveport, LA 71101
100 Pinecrest Dr
Pineville, LA 71360
501 Texas St
Shreveport, LA 71101
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- 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
- 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 18, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 25, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
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
- Dental insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-5 through PGY-6
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.