OphthalmologyUniversity Based

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program

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

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About Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program

ACGME code
2402121063
Program director
Thomas Redens
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 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

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%
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
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.

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 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.

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