Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Monroe Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Monroe, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center.
See how you matchAbout Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Monroe Program
- ACGME code
- 1202121440
- Program director
- Teri O'Neal
- Location
- Monroe, Louisiana
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 10
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 2,150
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 6.7%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 88%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Monroe Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Monroe, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 2,150 applications and invited about 6.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 88% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 56 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and rural tracks.
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
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 10
- Interview rate
- 6.7%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates8%
- US DO graduates4%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs88%
Demographics
- Women56%
- Men44%
- White12%
- Asian88%
- American Indian or Alaska Native4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Teri O'Neal
- Program coordinator
- Ashley Roberts
- Coordinator phone
- (318) 330-7615
- Program phone
- (318) 330-7650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- LSU Health Sciences Center
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Monroe Medical Center 4864 Jackson Street Box 1881 Monroe, LA 71202 Open in Google Maps
Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Monroe Program: frequently asked questions
Does Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Monroe Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Monroe Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Monroe Program IMG-friendly?
About 88% of residents at Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Monroe Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Monroe Program offer?
Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Monroe Program offers 10 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Monroe Program?
Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Monroe Program received 2,150 applications and interviewed about 6.7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Monroe 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)/Monroe Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Monroe Program located?
Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Monroe Program is located at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Monroe Medical Center 4864 Jackson Street Box 1881 Monroe, LA 71202. Its sponsoring institution is LSU Health Sciences Center.
Who is the program director of Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Monroe Program?
The program director is Teri O'Neal. The program coordinator, Ashley Roberts, is the usual contact for application questions.