Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Rural Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center.
See how you matchAbout Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Rural Program
- ACGME code
- 1202111567
- Program director
- Ammar Husan
- Location
- Shreveport, Louisiana
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,188
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 6.6%
- Of applicants invited
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Rural Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,188 applications and invited about 6.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural track.
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 scores of interviewed applicants
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 3
- Interview rate
- 6.6%
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Contact and location
- Program director
- Ammar Husan
- Program coordinator
- Brooke McGaugh
- Coordinator phone
- (318) 675-5815
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- LSU Health Sciences Center
LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport PO Box 33932 1501 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71103 Open in Google Maps
Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Rural Program: frequently asked questions
Does Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Rural Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Rural Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
How many residency positions does Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Rural Program offer?
Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Rural Program offers 3 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Rural Program?
Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Rural Program received 1,188 applications and interviewed about 6.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Rural 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) Rural Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Rural Program located?
Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Rural Program is located at LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport PO Box 33932 1501 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71103. Its sponsoring institution is LSU Health Sciences Center.
Who is the program director of Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Rural Program?
The program director is Ammar Husan. The program coordinator, Brooke McGaugh, is the usual contact for application questions.