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
- Female Faculty:
- 41.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
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
Salary Progression
$56,812
PGY-1
$58,717
PGY-2
$60,725
PGY-3
$63,067
PGY-4
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:
- 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
- Contact Email:
- darian.jones@lsuhs.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-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
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