Internal Medicine/PediatricsUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program

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

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About Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program

ACGME code
7002132101
Program director
Amanda Callegan-Poche'
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
269
Latest cycle
Interview rate
43.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program is a university Based Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 269 applications and invited about 43.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs, which interview about 28.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
43.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates44%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White67%
  • Asian11%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino22%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Amanda Callegan-Poche'
Program coordinator
Ashley Dunn
Coordinator phone
(318) 675-5915
Program phone
(318) 626-0100
Sponsoring institution
LSU Health Sciences Center

Louisiana State Univ Med Ctr Hospital Med Educ-Med/Peds 1501 Kings Hwy Shreveport, LA 71130 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 6% of residents at Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program offers 5 first-year Internal Medicine/Pediatrics positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program?

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program received 269 applications and interviewed about 43.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program interviews about 28.4%.

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/Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program located?

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program is located at Louisiana State Univ Med Ctr Hospital Med Educ-Med/Peds 1501 Kings Hwy Shreveport, LA 71130. Its sponsoring institution is LSU Health Sciences Center.

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

The program director is Amanda Callegan-Poche'. The program coordinator, Ashley Dunn, is the usual contact for application questions.