Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Shreveport, LA(Shreveport, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#69
Specialty Rank
$60,160
PGY1 Salary
6.7%
IMG %
#69
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
48th Percentile
Top 52% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2802121121
- NRMP Code:
- 1232280C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- 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:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 17
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 57.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program offers high-volume, diverse clinical experiences across multiple sites, strong subspecialty exposure, and protected research time with nationally recognized faculty. We're proud of our strong female leadership, including our supportive Chair, Dr. Cherie-Ann Nathan. Residents benefit from unique hands-on training like temporal bone and laryngeal dissection labs, while serving a diverse patient population across the North Louisiana and Ark-La-Tex.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$60,160
PGY-1
$62,171
PGY-2
$64,293
PGY-3
$66,766
PGY-4
$69,584
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- Population
- 496K
- 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:
- 2802121121
- NRMP Code:
- 1232280C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michael T Yim
- Email:
- michael.yim@lsuhs.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/25/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/16/2026 - 12/31/2026
- 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:
- 215
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
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:
- 1232280C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- LSU Health Sciences Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- LSU Health Sciences Center
- Contact Person:
- Haley Michell
- Contact Email:
- haley.michell@lsuhs.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 24
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J1
- IMG Percentage
- 6.7%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 10th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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