Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program Radiology-Diagnostic Residency
Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center.
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- ACGME code
- 4202111075
- Program director
- Alberto Simoncini
- Location
- Shreveport, Louisiana
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 557
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 30%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program is a community-based university affiliated Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Radiology-Diagnostic program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 557 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 30% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Radiology-Diagnostic programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates41%
- US DO graduates29%
- US IMGs24%
- Non-US IMGs6%
Demographics
- Women24%
- Men71%
- White71%
- Asian24%
- Hispanic or Latino6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Alberto Simoncini
- Program coordinator
- Elizabeth Winkler
- Coordinator phone
- (318) 675-6483
- Program phone
- (318) 675-6223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- LSU Health Sciences Center
1501 Kings Hwy PO Box 33932 1501 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71103 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?
About 30% of residents at Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% 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 Radiology-Diagnostic 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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.
Where is Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program located?
Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program is located at 1501 Kings Hwy PO Box 33932 1501 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71103. Its sponsoring institution is LSU Health Sciences Center.
Who is the program director of Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program?
The program director is Alberto Simoncini. The program coordinator, Elizabeth Winkler, is the usual contact for application questions.