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Louisiana State University Shreveport School of Medicine

Shreveport, LA Class Size: 195
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Gaining admission to Louisiana State University Shreveport School of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.85 and an average MCAT score of 507.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Louisiana State University Shreveport School of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA:
3.85
Average MCAT:
507
Competitiveness:
Moderately Competitive
Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.
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Tuition

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for Louisiana State University Shreveport School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
$33000
Out-of-State Tuition:
$61000

For more information about tuition at Louisiana State University Shreveport School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.lsuhsc.edu/tuition/medicine.aspx

Friendliness

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for Louisiana State University Shreveport School of Medicine below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Very Friendly

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
Yes
Out-of-State Friendliness:
Neutral

INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian:
Yes
Accepts International:
No
International Friendliness:
Not Friendly

Very few or no internationals typically accepted

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

Mission Statement

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for Louisiana State University Shreveport School of Medicine:

Louisiana State University Shreveport School of Medicine Mission Statement:
Louisiana State University School of Medicine - New Orleans educates medical students, residents, and other learners in an environment that nurtures intellectual curiosity, and that reflects the diversity of its community. The School of Medicine, striving for excellence in medical education, clinically relevant research, and healthcare delivery, partners with other LSUHSC schools, local health care systems, and community organizations, to provide a strong and supportive environment for learners and their faculty.

For more information on the mission statement for Louisiana State University Shreveport School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medschool.lsuhsc.edu/administration/mission_statement.aspx

Situational Judgement Tests

Louisiana State University Shreveport School of Medicine does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®:
No
AAMC PREview™:
No

Dates, Deadlines, and Fees

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline:
November 1
Secondary Application Deadline:
Dec 1
Secondary Application Fee:
$50
Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

Below are some other helpful dates:

Interview Cycle Start:
October
Interview Cycle End:
March
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Prerequisite Courses

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for Louisiana State University Shreveport School of Medicine below:

Interpreting Semester Hours
Typically,
3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters
4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit
6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters
8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

PHYSICS

Semester Hours:
Lab?
Not Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
12
GenChem Lab?
Not Required
OChem Semester Hours:
OChem Lab?
Not Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
3
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
12
GenBio Lab?
Not Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:
12

Psychology and Sociology courses can be counted for up to one-third of the Humanities requirement

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
6

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:

Some college work in calculus and physics is strongly recommended

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Cell Biology, Histology, Microbiology, Developmental Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Physiology

SOURCE: https://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/admissions/Requirements.aspx

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Louisiana State University Shreveport School of Medicine below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):
Yes
MD+MPH (Public Health):
Yes
MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):
MD+JD (Law):
MD+MA (Master of Arts):
MD+MS (Master of Science):

Contact Information

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Louisiana State University Shreveport School of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
ms-admissions@lsuhsc.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Louisiana State University Shreveport School of Medicine.

Briefly describe the key motivational factor(s) in your decision to apply to LSU Health Shreveport and any additional information about yourself you feel would be of interest to the Admissions Committee in consideration of your application. (500 characters)
Second prompt for reapplicants: PLEASE ANSWER THIS QUESTION ONLY IF YOU ARE A RE-APPLICANT TO LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT. Since your previous medical school application, what academic, employment, volunteer experiences or other progress have you made that make you a more competitive applicant? (2000 characters)

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Louisiana State University Shreveport School of Medicine.

How have you planned to finance your medical education?
What does it mean to you to be a physician?
What kind of support network do you have?
What have you done to improve your credentials since last year?
Do you have any questions for me?
Who or what motivates you?
What impact will going to medical school have on your family?
Tell me about yourself and your upbringing.
What got you interested in the medical profession?
What will you bring to this institution that is unique?
How do you anticipate dealing with the challenges of medical school?
How did you study for the MCAT?
What are the biggest problems in the American health care system today?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
What are your major accomplishments?
Why do you want to be a doctor? When did you decide?
Why did you retake the MCAT?
What is the most controversial issue in medicine currently?
If you couldn't do medicine, what would you do?
Can you teach compassion?
What is your moral compass in life?
Why do you want to be an MD?
What area of medicine are you interested in?
Where do you see yourself in ten/twenty years?
What makes you a better applicant than others?
What other medical schools are you considering and why?
What do you think about the school's curriculum? Do you have any concerns?
Who is your support group?
Do you think you can survive medical school?
Tell me about your research, clinical experience, and volunteer work.
How would your best friend describe you?
How do you keep up with what's going on in medicine?
What are your hobbies? How do you relax?
Do you anticipate any obstacles that would prevent you from completing medical school?
How would you recommend a book (that you are currently reading) to your peers?
What has been your most difficult experience and how did you deal with it?
What are your best qualities and give examples of when you demonstrated them to benefit others?
How do you deal with stress?
What is unique about yourself?