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Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program

Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center.

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About Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program

ACGME code
2202111110
Program director
Caitlin Busada
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program is a university Based Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Obstetrics and Gynecology program (5).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Obstetrics and Gynecology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers women's health 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
7
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women75%
  • Men25%
  • White79%
  • Asian7%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%

Contact and location

Program director
Caitlin Busada
Program coordinator
Danielle Cooper
Coordinator phone
(318) 675-5380
Program phone
(318) 675-8295
Sponsoring institution
LSU Health Sciences Center

1 St Mary Place Dept of OBGYN Shreveport, LA 711303932 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 4% of residents at Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Obstetrics and Gynecology 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 7 first-year Obstetrics and Gynecology positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

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 0%.

Where is Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program located?

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program is located at 1 St Mary Place Dept of OBGYN Shreveport, LA 711303932. Its sponsoring institution is LSU Health Sciences Center.

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

The program director is Caitlin Busada. The program coordinator, Danielle Cooper, is the usual contact for application questions.

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