Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center.
See how you matchAbout Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program
- ACGME code
- 2602121043
- Program director
- Steven Kautz
- Location
- Shreveport, Louisiana
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 373
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 27.6%
- 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 Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 373 applications and invited about 27.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 80 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 27.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women11%
- Men89%
- White100%
- Hispanic or Latino6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Steven Kautz
- Program coordinator
- Lauren Conger
- Coordinator phone
- (318) 675-4313
- Program phone
- (318) 675-6180
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- LSU Health Sciences Center
1501 Kings Highway P. O. 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 Orthopaedic 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 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program?
Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program received 373 applications and interviewed about 27.6% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
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 Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.
Where is Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program located?
Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program is located at 1501 Kings Highway P. O. 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 Steven Kautz. The program coordinator, Lauren Conger, is the usual contact for application questions.