Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center.

About Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program

ACGME code
3002131126
Program director
Susan Veillon
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
471
Latest cycle
IMG residents
93%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 471 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 93% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • 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
4
Positions filled
4
Applications received
471
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
None
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates7%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs86%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women36%
  • Men64%
  • White21%
  • Asian50%
  • Black or African American14%

Contact and location

Program director
Susan Veillon
Program coordinator
Angela Davis
Coordinator phone
(318) 675-4900
Program phone
(318) 675-5885
Sponsoring institution
LSU Health Sciences Center

LSU School of Medicine 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 93% of residents at Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents.

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

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program offers 4 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 4 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. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 LSU School of Medicine 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 Susan Veillon. The program coordinator, Angela Davis, is the usual contact for application questions.

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