Louisiana State University (Shreveport) Rural Program
| ACGME number: | 1202111567 | |
| Program Director: | Ammar Husan MD, MBA, FAAFP | |
| Address: |
1501 Kings Highway PO BOX 33932
Shreveport, LA 71130-3932 |
|
| Phone: | (318) 675-5815 | |
| Email: | shvfamilymedicinerural@lsuhs.edu | |
| Website: | https://www.lsuhs.edu/departments/school-of-medicine/family-medicine/family-medicine-rural-residency |
Program Description
This is a 1 + 2 program. First year spent in shreveport and the final two years in Vivian, Louisiana. Plenty of opportunity to see how family medicine is done in small towns including the clinics, ED, ICU and labor unit. You will get comfortable doing it all here.
Community Setting
- Rural
Top 3 Program Strengths
- Academic Medicine
- Heath Equity
- Low Resourced/Marginalized Populations
Primary Admitting Hospital
North Caddo Medical Center
Length of Program
3 Years
Clinic Funding
No federal or government clinic funding
Positions
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offered: |
PGY-1: 3 |
PGY-2: 3 |
PGY-3: 3 |
| Filled: |
PGY-1: 3 |
PGY-2: 3 |
PGY-3: 3 |
Has Residential Organization
Yes
Required ICU Rotations
Two months
Required General Surgery Rotations
Less than two months
Required Maternity Rotations
Three months
Level of Pregnancy Care Training Provided
At least 20 deliveries for all residents; comprehensive pregnancy care with 80 or more deliveries for a few residents.
Required Pediatrics Rotations
Three months
Offers International Rotations
Yes
Half Day Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half days |
PGY-1: 1 |
PGY-2: 2 |
PGY-3: 2 |
Hospital Trips Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call from home trips to hospital |
PGY-1: None |
PGY-2: q7d-q14d |
PGY-3: q7d-q14d |
Night Calls Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average In hospital night calls |
PGY-1: None |
PGY-2: q15d-q28d |
PGY-3: q15d-q28d |
| Night Float |
PGY-1: No |
PGY-2: No |
PGY-3: No |
Offers Rural Rotations
Yes
Primary Admitting Hospital
North Caddo Medical Center
Total Hospital Beds
22
Full Time Doctor Faculty
7
Full Time Other Faculty
3
Total Rotation Hospitals
4
Total Admitting Hospitals
2
Total Family Practice Centers
1
Has Federally Qualified Rotations
No
Base Salary and Vacation Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary |
PGY-1: $60,160 |
PGY-2: $62,171 |
PGY-3: $64,293 |
| Weeks of Vacation |
PGY-1: 3 |
PGY-2: 4 |
PGY-3: 4 |
Benefits
- Sick Leave / Personal Time
- Time off for conferences
- Funding for attending conferences
- Parking
- Meals
- Fitness Center
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Liability Insurance
- AAFP Membership
Offers Fellowship
Yes
Fellowship Leads To Post-Graduation
No
Offers Clerkship
Yes