Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Shreveport, LA(Shreveport, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#95
Specialty Rank
$58,717
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#95
Ophthalmology Ranking
24th Percentile
Top 76% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2402121063
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 13
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 80%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The ophthalmology department at LSU Health-Shreveport provides our residents with a high surgical volume as well as a varied clinic population. Our graduates are skilled surgeons and confident, knowledgeable clinicians.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$58,717
PGY-1
$58,717
PGY-2
$60,725
PGY-3
$63,067
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage: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
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
- 26.4%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 496K
- 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:
- 2402121063
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Thomas Boone Redens
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/21/2025 - 9/30/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/8/2025 - 11/22/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport (OLH-Shreveport)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport (OLH-Shreveport)
- Contact Person:
- Michael Ann L Stephens
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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