Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center.

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About Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program

ACGME code
2802121121
Program director
Michael Yim
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
184
Latest cycle
Interview rate
23.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 184 applications and invited about 23.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery interview rate of 21.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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 minimum score
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
23.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White67%
  • Asian27%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Yim
Program coordinator
Madison Crow
Coordinator phone
(318) 675-6262
Program phone
(318) 675-6277
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?

About 7% of residents at Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program offer?

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program offers 3 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program?

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program received 184 applications and interviewed about 23.4% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

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 Michael Yim. The program coordinator, Madison Crow, is the usual contact for application questions.

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