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We are educating and training the next generation of health care professionals and scientists who will continue our proud legacy of innovative and lifesaving healthcare and cutting-edge medical research. As one of only one hundred forty academic medical centers (AMC) in the nation, LSU Health Shreveport is a revered treasure in a community that fought decades for its creation. Learn more about our Student Achievement.
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609 Residents & Fellows | 47 Accredited Programs
LSU Health Shreveport currently offers 47 fully accredited residency and fellowship programs (45 ACGME & 2 CODA). More than 5,000 residents and fellows have trained at our institution over the years. Upon completion of postgraduate training at LSU Health Shreveport, residents and fellows will have received the best possible training and be able to successfully provide exceptional patient care.
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LSU Health Shreveport is pleased to announce Wendy K. Bernstein, MD, MBA, as the new Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology. In addition to being a dedicated educator and seasoned clinician, Dr. Bernstein brings extensive leadership and team building experience.
LSUHS School of Allied Health Professions’ Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, the first of its kind in the state of Louisiana, has been granted accreditation for a period of seven years from the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
We've published our final edition of INSIDE LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT for 2024 and it is packed with stories on our faculty, staff and students!
LSU Media Center - The growth reflects increased research activity across the LSU Family - especially on the flagship campus and at LSU Health New Orleans and LSU Health Shreveport.
KTAL6 - As part of the Biostart Program at LSUHS, six students from Southwood’s Biotechnology Magnet Academy have worked alongside a research mentor throughout the semester on a research project.
KTBS3 - Six students from Southwood High's Biotechnology Magnet Academy participated in the BioStart Internship Program to gain hands-on experiences to help them determine whether to pursue an advanced degree and career in healthcare or science.
Dr. Armand Ntchana, a resident in the LSUHS Family Medicine Program on our Alexandria campus, was selected by the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation for a $16,500 service award for his "Rapides Health Project."
The LSUHS School of Graduate Studies is pleased to announce that two of their students will be receiving their Doctor of Philosophy degree: Nirjhar Aloy and Lin Li this month.
The Advocate - LSU Health Shreveport accepts a maximum of 26 students per Occupational Therapy class. Learn more about the LSUHS Doctor of OT Program >>
The Advocate - LSU Health Shreveport had 72 students take the exam, with a 100% passing rate. Physical Therapists must pass the NPTE in order to practice in the U.S.
Shreveport is the third largest city in Louisiana and is a wonderful place to live with beautiful parks and lakes, a low cost of living, almost non-existent traffic issues, a vibrant arts scene and home to dozens of locally owned restaurants in addition to national chains. Located at the crossroads of Texas and Arkansas, living in Shreveport provides easy access to cities such as Dallas/Ft. Worth, Hot Springs and numerous Louisiana cities.
Shreveport, and our sister city Bossier, have so much to offer that you have to experience it.
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