Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
LSU Health Shreveport's Neurology Residency Program is a fully accredited four-year program that includes a PGY-1 Transitional year in Internal Medicine. Established in 2005, it provides a robust educational framework, comprehensive training in neurology, and opportunities for residents to engage in various subspecialties. The program emphasizes mentorship, hands-on experience, and encourages residents to participate in clinical research, preparing them for competitive fellowships. The training spans through esteemed institutions like Ochsner LSU Health, providing exposure to diverse neurological disorders. Residents benefit from dedicated faculty and ample educational resources in a supportive community.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The LSU Health Shreveport Neurology Residency Program has a limited number of international medical graduates (IMGs), although the specific acceptance rate for IMGs is not provided in the text. However, the program accepts applicants who can fulfill the necessary licensing and certification requirements, including the ECFMG certification. The program does not explicitly mention visa sponsorship, which can be inferred as a factor for IMG applicants.
Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
five positions each year
Program Website
Address
1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, Louisiana 71103
Program Director
Vijayakumar Javalkar, MD, MCh, FAAN
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Current Residents
Overview
The current cohort consists of 5 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the program for this academic year, with limited details on PGY-1 DO residents.
PGY-1 MD
5
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents train at the main campus, Ochsner LSU Shreveport Academic Medical Center, and the VA Medical Center. They rotate through general neurology and stroke services, with exposure to various subspecialty electives such as neuromuscular, epilepsy/EEG, stroke, multiple sclerosis, headache, and neurocritical care. Educational opportunities include morning reports, noon conferences, grand rounds, journal clubs, and various lectures.
Application
Five positions each year. The first year is spent in the Internal Medicine Department.
# of Locations
main campus, Ochsner LSU Shreveport Academic Medical Center, and the VA Medical Center
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The Neurology Residency at LSU Health Shreveport is a fully accredited four year program, offering a PGY1 Transitional year in the Department of Medicine.
On Call Schedule
the first year is spent in the Internal Medicine Department
# of Years of Program
4
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Alumni
Most graduating residents choose to train further through subspecialty fellowships at competitive programs.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
residents participate in clinical research, and many present their work at national conferences; educational opportunities include morning report, noon conferences, neurology grand rounds, journal clubs, and lectures.
PGY-1 Salary
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