Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency at LSU Health Shreveport in Alexandria, Louisiana, offers an unopposed, community-based training program at Rapides Regional Medical Center. With a heavy emphasis on inpatient settings, residents gain practical experience in adult and pediatric care, emergency medicine, cardiology, nephrology, and surgery. The curriculum is designed to foster a robust understanding of family medicine through diverse clinical rotations, procedural opportunities, and dedicated faculty support.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The LSU Health Shreveport Family Medicine Residency accepts International Medical Graduates. They are eligible for the program, and the residency is considered IMG-friendly. The program actively promotes a welcoming environment for international candidates, and they mention the acceptance of ECFMG certification and visa sponsorship options, indicating support for IMG applicants.
Categorical Positions
6
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Program Website
Address
301 Fourth St., A-E, Medical Terrace Annex, Alexandria, LA, 71301
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster includes 12 MD residents in their first year of training, with a reported five being International Medical Graduates. The program emphasizes a close-knit community, providing resources and support for all residents.
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12
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PGY-1 IMG
5
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our resident curriculum includes extensive clinical rotations in adult and pediatric inpatient settings, emergency medicine, cardiology, nephrology, and surgery, with a focus on hands-on experience.
Application
The application process for the residency program includes deadlines and the submission of required materials. Specific details can be found on their application information page.
# of Locations
Residents work primarily at Rapides Regional Medical Center, which includes a full-service family medicine center and various tertiary care medical centers.
Fellowship
The program has a strong track record for post-residency placements. Graduates have pursued various fellowships, but specific fellowship details and affiliations with other institutions were not explicitly mentioned in the provided information.
Resident Life
Overview
Unopposed community-based residency program with dedicated faculty and staff at a state-of-the-art facility.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The residency program typically lasts for 3 years.
Housing
The residency program provides a housing package that includes various supports for residents. Details on specific housing options can be found through the program's website.
Alumni
Alumni of the program have a high success rate, with virtually 100% passing their board exams and going on to successful careers.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Unopposed program, Community-based training, Full-service Family Medicine clinic, On-site laboratory, Broad procedural training, Highly competitive salary, benefit and housing package, Annual stipend ($5,000), Clinical rotations throughout tertiary medical center, Block rotations with preceptors of various specialties, Outstanding faculty dedicated to teaching, Cohesive group of residents, Low cost of living, Strongly supportive community.
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Vacation
The residency program allocates time off and has a vacation policy that is compliant with standard regulations, although specific details were not mentioned in the text provided.