Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Willis Knighton Health Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by Willis Knighton Health.

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About Willis Knighton Health Program

ACGME code
1402100001
Program director
Kamal Masri
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
2,905
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
71%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Willis Knighton Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by Willis Knighton Health. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,905 applications and invited about 4.8% 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 71% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year.

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
4.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates7%
  • US DO graduates21%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs64%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White18%
  • Asian61%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Kamal Masri
Program coordinator
Summer Woods
Coordinator phone
(318) 212-8137
Sponsoring institution
Willis Knighton Health

Willis-Knighton Medical Center 2600 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71103 Open in Google Maps

Willis Knighton Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Willis Knighton Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Willis Knighton Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Willis Knighton Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 71% of residents at Willis Knighton Health 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 Willis Knighton Health Program offer?

Willis Knighton Health Program offers 10 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Willis Knighton Health Program?

Willis Knighton Health Program received 2,905 applications and interviewed about 4.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Willis Knighton Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Willis Knighton Health 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 Willis Knighton Health Program located?

Willis Knighton Health Program is located at Willis-Knighton Medical Center 2600 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71103. Its sponsoring institution is Willis Knighton Health.

Who is the program director of Willis Knighton Health Program?

The program director is Kamal Masri. The program coordinator, Summer Woods, is the usual contact for application questions.

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