Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program
Internal medicine/PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Shreveport, LA(Shreveport, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#70
Specialty Rank
$55,972
PGY1 Salary
5.3%
IMG %
#70
Internal medicine/Pediatrics Ranking
10th Percentile
Top 90% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 7002132101
- NRMP Code:
- 1232700C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 7.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 152
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 33.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program offers a unique learning experience in multiple locations with a wide variety of clinical pathology. Our residents work in the only Level One Trauma Center of our tri-state region and are involved in almost every aspect of care for both our adult and pediatric patients. Our pediatric rotations take place at a free-standing pediatric hospital with a state-of-the-art NICU and PICU. Our Med-Peds program is a close-knit, happy family with wellness as a key priority.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$55,972
PGY-1
$57,849
PGY-2
$59,828
PGY-3
$62,135
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 104(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $302K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $62K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 4,640,546
- Median Age
- 54 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.35
- Poverty Rate
- 24.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 9.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
84°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
282 days
Precipitation
40"
Humidity
79%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.82
Restaurant Meal
12.84
Gas (per gallon)
$3.96
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 7002132101
- NRMP Code:
- 1232700C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Amanda Lynn Callegan-Poche
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/10/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/22/2026 - 12/17/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 196
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1232700C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- LSU Health Sciences Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- LSU Health Sciences Center
- Contact Person:
- Ashley Dunn
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 182
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 5.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 52.6%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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