Willis Knighton Health Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by Willis Knighton Health.
See how you matchAbout Willis Knighton Health Program
- ACGME code
- 4002100001
- Program director
- Katherine Smith
- Location
- Shreveport, Louisiana
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 5
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 597
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 12.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 45%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Willis Knighton Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by Willis Knighton Health. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 597 applications and invited about 12.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 45% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 65 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 scores of interviewed applicants
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 5
- Interview rate
- 12.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates9%
- US DO graduates45%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs45%
Demographics
- Women64%
- Men36%
- White36%
- Asian18%
- Black or African American36%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander9%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Katherine Smith
- Program coordinator
- Shelley Pate
- Coordinator phone
- (318) 212-8128
- Program phone
- (318) 678-7500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Willis Knighton Health
2600 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71103 Open in Google Maps
Willis Knighton Health Program: frequently asked questions
Does Willis Knighton Health Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Willis Knighton Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Willis Knighton Health Program IMG-friendly?
About 45% of residents at Willis Knighton Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Willis Knighton Health Program offer?
Willis Knighton Health Program offers 5 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Willis Knighton Health Program?
Willis Knighton Health Program received 597 applications and interviewed about 12.2% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Willis Knighton Health Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Willis Knighton Health Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is Willis Knighton Health Program located?
Willis Knighton Health Program is located at 2600 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71103. Its sponsoring institution is Willis Knighton Health.
Who is the program director of Willis Knighton Health Program?
The program director is Katherine Smith. The program coordinator, Shelley Pate, is the usual contact for application questions.