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Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program

NeurologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Shreveport, LA(Shreveport, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
$56,812
PGY1 Salary
94.7%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1802131153
NRMP Code:
1232180C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
80

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
10 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
17
00
Female Faculty:
41.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
0

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program is very dedicated to resident wellness. Therefore, the Wellness Committee was created by our Peds Neurologist. Members consist of mostly upper residents and some junior residents. The committee will discuss, create, and encourage wellness events throughout the year.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$56,812
PGY-1
$58,717
PGY-2
$60,725
PGY-3
$63,067
PGY-4
0

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

City & State
Shreveport, LA
Metropolitan Area
Shreveport, LA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
4,640,546

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

Nominal Salary
$56,812
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$54,627
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1802131153
NRMP Code:
1232180C0YOG
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
80
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Vijayakumar Javalkar
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/29/2026 - 11/30/2026
Interview Period:
11/5/2026 - 12/4/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
210
Min Step 2 Score:
210

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1232180C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
LSU Health Sciences Center
Primary Teaching Site:
LSU Health Sciences Center
Contact Person:
Darian Jones

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5
PGY-4:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
28
Unpaid Leave Days:
10

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff
10 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
94.7%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
98th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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