Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Rapides Regional Medical Center Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Alexandria, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center.
See how you matchAbout Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Rapides Regional Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1202131566
- Program director
- Micah Pippin
- Location
- Alexandria, Louisiana
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 934
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 7.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 89%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Rapides Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Alexandria, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 934 applications and invited about 7.6% 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 89% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, rural and women's health 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
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 7.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates11%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs33%
- Non-US IMGs56%
Demographics
- Women33%
- Men67%
- White28%
- Asian56%
- Black or African American11%
- Hispanic or Latino6%
- Other11%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Micah Pippin
- Program coordinator
- Kathryn Febuary
- Coordinator phone
- (318) 441-1041
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- LSU Health Sciences Center
LSUHSC-S Family Med Res in Alexandria 301 Fourth Street Box 30113 Alexandria, LA 71301 Open in Google Maps
Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Rapides Regional Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Rapides Regional Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Rapides Regional Medical Center 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)/Rapides Regional Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 89% of residents at Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Rapides Regional Medical Center 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)/Rapides Regional Medical Center Program offer?
Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Rapides Regional Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Rapides Regional Medical Center Program?
Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Rapides Regional Medical Center Program received 934 applications and interviewed about 7.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Rapides Regional Medical Center 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)/Rapides Regional Medical Center 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)/Rapides Regional Medical Center Program located?
Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Rapides Regional Medical Center Program is located at LSUHSC-S Family Med Res in Alexandria 301 Fourth Street Box 30113 Alexandria, LA 71301. Its sponsoring institution is LSU Health Sciences Center.
Who is the program director of Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Rapides Regional Medical Center Program?
The program director is Micah Pippin. The program coordinator, Kathryn Febuary, is the usual contact for application questions.