Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Shreveport, LA(Shreveport, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
89
Positions
#143
Specialty Rank
$60,160
PGY1 Salary
58.9%
IMG %
#143
Internal Medicine Ranking
75th Percentile
Top 25% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1402121148
- NRMP Code:
- 1232140P1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 89
- Interviews:
- 252
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.3
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 111
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 9
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 28.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 33%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We offer a diverse patient population, resident autonomy with adequate supervision by enthusiastic and experienced faculty. As an intern/resident, you fully interact daily with our 10 internal medicine subspecialty fellowship programs. We also offer a Clinician Educator track, Hospitalist track and POCUS curriculum.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- 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
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,160
PGY-1
$62,171
PGY-2
$64,293
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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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
- 25.8%(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:
- 1402121148
- NRMP Code:
- 1232140P1
- Total Positions:
- 89
- Interviews:
- 252
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Karina Sulaiman
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/21/2026 - 10/12/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 1/15/2027
- 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:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
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:
- 1232140C0, 1232140P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- LSU Health Sciences Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- LSU Health Sciences Center
- Contact Person:
- Becky Custis
- Contact Email:
- becky.custis@lsuhs.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 38
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:38PGY-2:26PGY-3:25
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 10
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 58.9%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 69th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 3.3%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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