Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center--Shreveport is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center--Shreveport confers degrees through various schools, such as: the School of Medicine.
学校概况
学校专业
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#93-123Best Medical Schools: Research
#91-118Most Diverse Medical Schools
#10Most Graduates Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas
#109Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care Fields
#71Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas (tie)
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#93-123Best Medical Schools: Primary Care
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#108Occupational Therapy (tie)
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#123Public Health (tie)
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#189Speech-Language Pathology (tie)
医学
The School of Medicine at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center--Shreveport has an application deadline of Nov. 1. The application fee at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center--Shreveport is $50. Its tuition is full-time: $28,592 (in-state) and full-time: $60,414 (out-of-state). The faculty-student ratio at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center--Shreveport is 0.7:1. The School of Medicine has 389 full-time faculty on staff.
医学 的专业排名
Research Ranking Scores
ScoreN/A
Peer assessment score (out of 5)2.2
Residency directors assessment score (out of 5)2.5
Total federal research grants and contracts (in millions)$15.87
Total federal research grants and contracts per faculty (in thousands)$40.8
Primary Care Ranking Scores
ScoreN/A
Peer assessment score (out of 5)2.6
Residency directors assessment score (out of 5)3
Percent of graduates practicing in primary care specialties22.8%
Graduates entering primary care specialties (2018-2020 average)39.2%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Median undergraduate GPA3.7
MCAT total score (old scale)N/A
MCAT total score (new scale)506
Acceptance rate8.9%
Full-time faculty-student ratio0.7:1
Total medical school enrollment551
Additional Ranking Statistics
Diversity score (out of 10)N/A
Percent under-represented minority enrollment8%
Percent under-represented minority enrollment (vs. nation for private schools; state for public schools)18.6%
Percent practicing in primary care22.8%
Percent practicing in rural areas4.2%
Percent practicing in medically underserved areas56.5%
Admissions
Admissions Policies and Procedures
Admissions policies and procedures
Committed to the citizens of the state of Louisiana, LSUHSC-S School of Medicine selects members of its medical school classes from a pool of predominantly Louisiana residents. Applicants are evaluated on qualities deemed essential to the profession of medicine, as well as unique potential to contribute to the educational experience and to the practice of medicine.
Admissions Information
Director of admissionsWanda Thomas, M.D.
Application fee$50
AMCAS application acceptedYes
AACOMAS application acceptedNo
Applications accepted
- May 3 (Begins)
- Nov. 1 (Ends)
Secondary application requiredYes
Personal interview requiredYes
Regular application acceptance notification
- Oct. 15 (Begins)
- July 28 (Ends)
Students must respond to offer of admission within (weeks)2
Deferred entrance availableYes
Deposit to hold place in class dueN/A
Early decision plan offeredYes
Early decision application period
- July 1 (Begins)
- Aug. 2 (Ends)
Early decision plan notification dateOct. 1
Starting month (class of 2022-2023)July 1
Admissions phone(318) 675-5190
Admissions email
- Shvadm@lsuhsc.edu
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Application URL
Https://www.lsuhs.edu/our-schools/school-of-medicine/admissions/apply
Website
https://www.lsuhs.edu/our-schools/school-of-medicine
Virtual Tour URLN/A
Admissions and Enrollment
Women applicantsN/A
Minority applicantsN/A
International applicantsN/A
MCAT Scores, GPA and Course Work Requirements
Median undergraduate GPA3.7
Oldest MCAT considered2019
Percent of new entrants providing MCAT scores (old scale)N/A
Median MCAT Scores (old test)N/A
Percent of new entrants providing MCAT scores (new scale)100%
Median MCAT Scores (new test)
- 506 MCAT total score (new scale)
- 126 chemical & physical
- 126 critical analysis
- 127 biological & biochemical
- 127 psychological, social & biological
Required undergraduate course work:
- biology
- English
- biochemistry
- humanities
- general chemistry
Combined Degree Programs
Combined degree programs offered:
- M.D./Ph.D
Combined college/M.D. program offeredNo
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. programN/A
Combined college/M.D. program URLN/A
Academics
Program Offerings
Course offerings:
- biostatistics
- communication skills
- community health
- cultural diversity
- end-of-life care
- epidemiology
- evidence-based medicine
- family/domestic violence
- geriatrics
- health care financing
- health care systems
- human development/life cycle
- human sexuality
- medical ethics
- medical genetics
- medical humanities
- medical informatics
- medical jurisprudence
- medical socioeconomics
- nutrition
- pain management
- palliative care
- population-based medicine
- prevention/health maintenance
- research methods
- substance abuse
Student/Patient Interaction
How often do first-year students come into contact with patients through the school curriculum?Frequently
Are there opportunities for first- or second-year students to work in community health clinics?Yes
Do all students spend time with community practicing physicians in community-based, ambulatory settings during the course that teaches basic clinical skills (e.g., history taking/physical diagnosis)?No
Do all students spend time with community practicing physicians in community-based, ambulatory settings during an introductory course aimed at introducing students to medical practice?No
Stress Relief Services Offered
Services:
- expanded-hour gym access
- peer counseling
- professional counseling
- religious support
Faculty
Full-time faculty-student ratio0.7:1
Full-time faculty389
Research Grants
NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions)$11.08
NIH-funded grants received by medical school and affiliated hospitalsN/A
Principal investigators (PIs) associated with NIH Grants:N/A
Full-time faculty working on NIH research grants awarded to medical school and to its affiliated hospitals:N/A
Full-time faculty working on NIH research grants awarded to medical school47
Direct Costs: Medical School & Affiliates
Federal Grants & Contracts: Organized Research$7,685,170
Federal Grants & Contracts: Teaching/Instruction$4,094,973
Federal Grants & Contracts: Other Sponsored Activities$863,240
Total Federal Grants & Contracts$12,643,383
State & Local Governments$14,308,529
Private/Other Grants & Contacts$117,753,612
Total Direct Grants & Contracts$144,705,524
Facilities & Administrative Costs: Medical School & Affiliates
Federal Grants & Contracts: Organized Research$3,144,359
Federal Grants & Contracts: Teaching/Instruction$22,492
Federal Grants & Contracts: Other Sponsored Activities$59,350
Federal Grants & Contracts: Total$3,226,201
State & Local Governments$349,843
Private/Other Grants & Contracts$484,115
Total Facilities & Administrative Costs (Indirect)$4,060,159
Teaching Hospitals
HospitalsN/A
Curricula Descriptions
Four-year program curriculum
Body system based preclinical curriculum (2 years). Traditional clinical year rotations (including core clerkships in internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, surgery, neurology/neurosurgery, and family medicine) with ample supervised hands-on experience.
United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
Step 1: Number of students examined127
Step 1: Percent passing86%
Step 1: Average score219
Step 2 (Clinical Knowledge): Number of students examined118
Step 2 (Clinical Knowledge): Percent passing99%
Step 2 (Clinical Knowledge): Average score241
Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX-USA)
Level 1: Number examinedN/A
Level 1: Mean 3-digit scoreN/A
Level 1: Mean 2-digit scoreN/A
Level 2-CE: Number examinedN/A
Level 2-CE: Mean 3-digit scoreN/A
Level 2-CE: Mean 2-digit scoreN/A
Level 3: Number examinedN/A
Level 3: Mean 3-digit scoreN/A
Level 3: Mean 2-digit scoreN/A
Student Body
Student Body
Total medical school enrollment551
First-year students enrolled150
Second-year students enrolled147
Third-year students enrolled138
Fourth-year students enrolled116
In-state students93.6%
Minority students18.1%
Underrepresented minority students8.5%
International students0%
Non-traditional students:N/A
Undergraduate major:
- UNDERGRADUATE MAJORENROLLMENTBiological science69%Physical science16%Social sciences/humanities9%Other health professions4%Mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study2%
Total graduates (2018-2019)119
Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid directorKatraya Williams, Ed.D.
Financial aid phone(318) 675-5562
Expenses
Tuition:
- full-time $28,592 (in-state)
- full-time $60,414 (out-of-state)
Required fees$752
Room and boardN/A
Average indebtedness of 2020 graduates who incurred medical school debt$166,709
Financial Aid Availability
Students receiving any financial aid87%
Students receiving loans80%
Students receiving grants/scholarships19%
Students receiving work study0%
Residency
Residency Program Admissions (Class of 2020)
Most popular residency and specialty programs (2019 and 2020 classes):
- anesthesiology
- emergency medicine
- family practice
- internal medicine
- internal medicine - pediatrics
- obstetrics and gynecology
- pediatrics
- psychiatry
- radiology - diagnostic
- surgery - general
Primary Care and In-State Residencies
Graduates entering primary care specialties (2018-2020 average):39.2%
Graduates accepting in-state residencies (2019 and 2020 average)46.9%
