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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

Amanda Lynn Callegan-Poche
Program Director

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

0

Salary Progression

$55,972
PGY-1
$57,849
PGY-2
$59,828
PGY-3
$62,135
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Shreveport, LA
Metropolitan Area
Shreveport, LA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
4,640,546

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

Nominal Salary
$55,972
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$53,819
Value Rating
Average
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
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-1:5
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5
PGY-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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