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Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program

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

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About Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program

ACGME code
1402121148
Program director
Karina Sulaiman
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
26
First-year spots
Applicants
4,134
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
67%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center. It offers 26 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,134 applications and invited about 6.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 67% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist 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 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
26
Interview rate
6.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates29%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs57%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White33%
  • Asian55%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino1%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Karina Sulaiman
Program coordinator
Becky Custis
Coordinator phone
(318) 675-4147
Sponsoring institution
LSU Health Sciences Center

1501 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71103 Open in Google Maps

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Louisiana State University (Shreveport) 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) Program IMG-friendly?

About 67% of residents at Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program offers 26 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 26 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program?

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program received 4,134 applications and interviewed about 6.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program located?

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program is located at 1501 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71103. Its sponsoring institution is LSU Health Sciences Center.

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

The program director is Karina Sulaiman. The program coordinator, Becky Custis, is the usual contact for application questions.

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