Louisiana State University (Shreveport)/Monroe Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Monroe, LA(Monroe, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
26
Positions
#136
Specialty Rank
$56,812
PGY1 Salary
96.0%
IMG %
#136
Family Medicine Ranking
82nd Percentile
Top 18% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202121440
- NRMP Code:
- 1232120C3YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 76
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 56
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 27
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 38.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
40% of our graduates practice in Louisiana; 30% are serving rural or underserved populations. Many choose to perform emergency room work or become hospitalists after graduation. Strong clinical exposure is integral to the program.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$56,812
PGY-1
$58,717
PGY-2
$60,725
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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:
- 1202121440
- NRMP Code:
- 1232120C3YOG
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 76
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Teri B O'Neal
- Email:
- teri.oneal@lsuhs.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 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:
- 192
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2079120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- LSU Health Sciences Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- LSU Health Sciences Center
- Contact Person:
- Ashley Roberts
- Contact Email:
- ashley.roberts@lsuhs.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:8PGY-3:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 209
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 96.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 98th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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