Emergency MedicineUniversity Based

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center.

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About Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program

ACGME code
1102122170
Program director
Thomas Arnold
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
IMG residents
24%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center. It offers 9 first-year positions, lower than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 24% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 64 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates40%
  • US DO graduates36%
  • US IMGs20%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White84%
  • Asian12%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Thomas Arnold
Program coordinator
Julie Glover
Coordinator phone
(318) 626-2326
Program phone
(318) 813-3300
Sponsoring institution
LSU Health Sciences Center

1541 Kings Highway PO Box 33932 Shreveport, LA 71130 Open in Google Maps

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program sponsor visas?

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program IMG-friendly?

About 24% of residents at Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program offer?

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program offers 9 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Where is Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program located?

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program is located at 1541 Kings Highway PO Box 33932 Shreveport, LA 71130. Its sponsoring institution is LSU Health Sciences Center.

Who is the program director of Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program?

The program director is Thomas Arnold. The program coordinator, Julie Glover, is the usual contact for application questions.