Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Rural Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Shreveport, LA(Shreveport, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
9
Positions
#84
Specialty Rank
$56,812
PGY1 Salary
75.0%
IMG %
#84
Family Medicine Ranking
89th Percentile
Top 11% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202111567
- NRMP Code:
- 1232120C1J1
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 44
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 18
- Female Faculty:
- 27.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Residents are immersed in a rural healthcare setting, gaining hands-on experience in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care. This comprehensive approach ensures that physicians are well-prepared to address the diverse medical needs of underserved rural communities.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
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
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
- 73(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $317K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $48K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 28.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 204K
- Median Age
- 53 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.67
- Poverty Rate
- 28.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 9.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
73°F
Winter
43°F
Sunny Days
282 days
Precipitation
52"
Humidity
78%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.65
Restaurant Meal
9.72
Gas (per gallon)
$3.00
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202111567
- NRMP Code:
- 1232120C1J1
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 44
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Luke Minao Bau
- Email:
- shvfammedres@lsuhsc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/22/2025 - 12/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 12/21/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1232120C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- North Caddo Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- North Caddo Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Brooke McGaugh
- Contact Email:
- shvfammedres@lsuhsc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 28
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 75.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 66th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 12.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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