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Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Program

Shreveport, Louisiana

Neurology

Specialty

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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Moderate Competition

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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

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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.

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