Louisiana State University (Shreveport)
The Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Neurological Surgery residency in Shreveport, LA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
LSU Health Shreveport seven-year neurosurgery residency taking two residents a year, with focused experience in pediatric neurosurgery, spine, epilepsy, endovascular and skull base surgery. PGY-2 is clinical neurosurgery at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, PGY-3 and PGY-4 add the VA and Willis-Knighton, PGY-5 is a research and elective year and PGY-6 and PGY-7 are senior and chief years.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Residents present at neurosurgery didactics, the Levy Lecture, the Woodard Symposium, the Smith Spine Symposium and the Louisiana Neurosurgical Society meeting.
- Residents publish in journals such as Neurosurgery, World Neurosurgery and the Journal of Neurosurgery.
- H-1B visas are not accepted and J-1 is sponsored only for ACGME-accredited programs; a Louisiana medical license is required; GME benefits include a monthly meal allowance, parking and on-call quarters.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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- Official program website (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
Program leadership and contact
- Program coordinator
- Christina Dominique
- Address
- 1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71103
- Phone
- (318) 675-6016
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Neurological Surgery residency at a glance
Louisiana State University (Shreveport) lists its Neurological Surgery residency in Shreveport, Louisiana. The directory holds 3 Neurological Surgery residency programs in Louisiana, 1 of them in Shreveport and 122 across 43 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 3 Neurological Surgery residency programs in Louisiana use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 122 Neurological Surgery residency programs nationwide share that status.
Louisiana State University (Shreveport) has 36 other programs listed in Shreveport: Allergy and Immunology, Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine), Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry), Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, and Clinical Informatics (Internal Medicine), and 30 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at Louisiana State University (Shreveport) in Shreveport
- Allergy and Immunology fellowship
- Anesthesiology residency
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry) fellowship
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship
- Clinical Informatics (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) fellowship
Other Louisiana cities with a listed Neurological Surgery residency: New Orleans.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Neurological Surgery residency training
Neurological Surgery residency training typically lasts 7 years.
Among the longest residencies; most applicants have substantial neurosurgery exposure and research before applying.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Neurological Surgery residency?
The directory places it in Shreveport, Louisiana.
How many Neurological Surgery residency programs are there in Louisiana?
This directory lists 3 in Louisiana and 122 nationwide.
How do I apply to the Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Neurological Surgery residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Neurological Surgery residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 7 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Neurological Surgery residency offer?
The directory records 2 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Neurological Surgery residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.