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Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center.

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About Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program

ACGME code
1602113119
Program director
Christina Notarianni
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
278
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 278 applications and invited about 15.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurological Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed7%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed29%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed10%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
15.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women29%
  • Men71%
  • White79%
  • Asian14%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino29%

Contact and location

Program director
Christina Notarianni
Program coordinator
Christina Dominique
Coordinator phone
(318) 675-6016
Program phone
(318) 675-7067
Sponsoring institution
LSU Health Sciences Center

LSU Health Sciences Center 1501 Kings Highway PO Box 33932 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?

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery 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 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program?

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program received 278 applications and interviewed about 15.5% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program?

Applicants who sent Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 7%.

Where is Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program located?

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program is located at LSU Health Sciences Center 1501 Kings Highway PO Box 33932 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 Christina Notarianni. The program coordinator, Christina Dominique, is the usual contact for application questions.

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