Radiology-DiagnosticCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program

Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by LSU Health Sciences Center.

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About Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program

ACGME code
4202111075
Program director
Alberto Simoncini
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 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, about the same as the typical Radiology-Diagnostic program (4).

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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed34%
  • Silver signal: interviewed28%
  • No signal: interviewed3%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed16%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed3%
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
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.

Do program signals help at Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program?

Applicants who sent Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program a gold signal received interviews about 34% of the time, silver signals about 28%, and applicants without a signal about 3%.

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.

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