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LSU Health Shreveport (LSUHS) is one of two Health Sciences Centers of the Louisiana State University System and one of only 154 in the nation. LSU Health Shreveport is home to the School of Medicine, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Allied Health Professions, and a robust research enterprise, which has made a significant impact on the COVID-19 response in Louisiana, region, and nation. A
08/21/2026
Happy GME Professionals Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the incredible team of Graduate Medical Education professionals who work tirelessly to support our residents and fellows across 47 accredited programs at LSU Health Shreveport. We are grateful for all you do!
08/20/2026
Creating more opportunities, together.
LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Shreveport have launched a new dual-degree partnership, giving medical students expanded access to excellent graduate-level educational opportunities and the skills needed to lead the future of healthcare. Check out the article in the comments to learn more.
08/20/2026
Shoutout to our awesome AHEC students! Earlier this week, the longstanding program at LSU Health Shreveport, led by Dr. Wanda Thomas, was recognized by Caddo Parish Public Schools for its commitment to providing Louisiana students with insight into medical fields through hands-on learning. This year, across North and Central Louisiana, 342 students participated in AHEC of a Summer, including 32 from Caddo Parish Schools. These students were recognized for completing the three-week Summer program.
We can’t wait to see what they do next!
08/14/2026
Please join us in congratulating Krista Queen, PhD, on her promotion to Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Administration at LSU Health Shreveport. Dr. Queen has been a driving force behind research growth, innovation, compliance and collaboration across our institution. She will continue her role as Chief Integrity Officer. We’re excited to see all she will accomplish in this new leadership position.
08/13/2026
You can help shape the future of autism testing evaluations, by participating in local research at LSU Health Shreveport. Neurotypical and Neurodiverse children ages 18 months to 12 years old are able to participate, voluntarily. Interested parents can reach out to study coordinators by calling 318-675-6819 or emailing [email protected]
Check out this interview with Michelle Yetman, PhD and our doctoral intern Quinn Tompkins on KSLA News 12 for more information!
08/08/2026
🎓Graduate Spotlight: Ella Otken, MPAS
After the 2016 Louisiana floods, Ella Otken wanted to volunteer and help. That experience sparked a journey into medicine that led her to LSU Health Shreveport. Now, she’s days away from graduation.
This Saturday, Ella will earn her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from LSU Health Shreveport School of Health Professions & Sciences 🎓
Congratulations, Ella! We’re proud to be part of your story.
08/06/2026
Tomorrow at 9am, the LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine Class of 2030 will mark the beginning of their journey into the medical profession. The ceremony will be livestreamed.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com//streams