Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program Internal Medicine Residency
Internal Medicine residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.