Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center.
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- ACGME code
- 2402121063
- Program director
- Thomas Redens
- Location
- Shreveport, Louisiana
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 50 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
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women25%
- Men75%
- White92%
- Asian8%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Thomas Redens
- Program coordinator
- Michael Ann Stephens
- Coordinator phone
- (318) 675-8087
- Program phone
- (318) 675-5010
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- 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?
Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
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 Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents.
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.
Where is Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program located?
Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program is located at 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 Thomas Redens. The program coordinator, Michael Ann Stephens, is the usual contact for application questions.