Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program
AnesthesiologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Shreveport, LA(Shreveport, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
32
Positions
#106
Specialty Rank
$56,812
PGY1 Salary
9.7%
IMG %
#106
Anesthesiology Ranking
36th Percentile
Top 64% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0402111056
- NRMP Code:
- 1232040C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 150
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 22
- Female Faculty:
- 45.5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program serves all population that need medical care. Being a level 1 trauma and level 1 stroke center, a multispecialty hospital we do all subspecialty cases including ortho, neuro, cardiac, pulmonary, GI, high-risk, ENT, general surgery, ophthalmology, ob., pediatric, interventional cardiac, neuro, vascular cases to mention. Our residents get excellent clinical training. Our didactics are structured to include, journal club, morbidity mortality conferences, grand rounds and simulation.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$56,812
PGY-1
$58,717
PGY-2
$60,725
PGY-3
$63,067
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 104(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $302K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $62K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 4,640,546
- Median Age
- 54 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.35
- Poverty Rate
- 24.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 9.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
84°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
282 days
Precipitation
40"
Humidity
79%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.82
Restaurant Meal
12.84
Gas (per gallon)
$3.96
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0402111056
- NRMP Code:
- 1232040C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 150
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Shilpadevi Patil
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 1/1/2026 - 9/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/30/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1232040C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport (OLH-Shreveport)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport (OLH-Shreveport)
- Contact Person:
- Ben Strickland
- Contact Email:
- benjamin.strickland@lsuhs.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 9.7%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 33rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 32.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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