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Willis Knighton Health Program

Surgery residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by Willis Knighton Health.

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About Willis Knighton Health Program

ACGME code
4402100001
Program director
Gazi Zibari
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
476
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
14%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Willis Knighton Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Shreveport, Louisiana, sponsored by Willis Knighton Health. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 476 applications and invited about 12.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 14% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
12.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates43%
  • US DO graduates43%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs14%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men50%
  • White93%

Contact and location

Program director
Gazi Zibari
Program coordinator
Deanna Morse
Coordinator phone
(318) 212-8527
Program phone
(318) 212-8386
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 14% of residents at Willis Knighton Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Willis Knighton Health Program offer?

Willis Knighton Health Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Willis Knighton Health Program?

Willis Knighton Health Program received 476 applications and interviewed about 12.6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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 Gazi Zibari. The program coordinator, Deanna Morse, is the usual contact for application questions.

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