More from this Member More from this Member The official correspondence is worded very informal and comes off very unprofessional." | Report Response, "I wish they could have given us a map of the school before hand." There are SO MANY typos all over their website. All they want to know is about you and why you want to do this." | Report Response, "when did you first realize you wanted to become a doctor?" | Report Response, "How would you define the word ''Giver''?" Was this some cliched stress test?" The interviewers just wanted to get to know the personality of the applicants and see that you are committed to medicine." More from this Member The students all seemed very happy, which I can't say for the other schools I've interviewed at. Learn how Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport ranks across all of College Factual's rankings including | Report Response, "What is your favorite classical music piece?" | Report Response, "Use these questions from the SDN interview feedback. More from this Member | Report Response, "Do you have any questions for me? More from this Member Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine Graduated: May 2017 Residency Completion Date: June 2022 Undergraduate: Texas A&M Hometown: New Orleans, LA Hobbies and Interests: tennis, sailing Why I chose LSU: "Loved the vibe I got on interview day with collegial residents, strong training, and faculty support. | Report Response, "parking problems" More from this Member | Report Response, "I wish that I knew LSU Shreveport had so much to offer. I wonder when they'll update the secondary app PDF on the admissions page. More from this Member He actually told me that I wasn't going to get in this cut, but would get on the waiting list and would probably get in later in the year. So, in the end, it's better just to see both and make the judgment for yourself. | Report Response, "How sure are you that you will be successful in med school?" | Report Response, "Nothing really, it was the last group interview day of the season. Savvy Rank. | Report Response, "The interview is just a conversation. More from this Member Your future doctor is in this group of medical students! More from this Member It is reported that Louisiana State University Shreveport area is relatively safe; the school is reported to have a fair rating for campus security. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "NA" More from this Member | Report Response, "I wish I hadn't been so nervous at first/beforehand, but it's hard to help that. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "the systems based curriculum seems a little disorganized" | Report Response, "Students do a lot of community work and the school was created to train primary care physicians. | Report Response, "What is something unique about yourself that no one else here can identify with?" More from this Member | Report Response, "Why are you here?" There were two blind interviews with faculty and an exit interview with one of the deans to clear up anything academically questionable in your file. The providers and staff of Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport – Academic Medical Center provide state of the art healthcare services in a warm and caring environment. More from this Member The day started out in a group with everyone introducing themselves and something interesting about themselves that makes them unique. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member The two closed file interviews were with community physicians and were comfortable and friendly. | Report Response, "Be on your guard here. More from this Member More from this Member Letters of Rec Requirements Overview. I wish there was on campus housing, but I walked away from this interview so much more impressed by Shreveport than I thought I would be. More from this Member Partnering with the LSU School of Medicine, our goal at Ochsner LSU Health is to provide high-quality patient care within a setting that advances medical … More from this Member More from this Member It was a structured day with a laid back feel." | Report Response, "Facilities were good for what they were, but the " newly renovated" lecture halls really paled in comparison to other places, lack of study space (i.e. More from this Member | Report Response, "Facilities" More from this Member More from this Member I am from New Orleans, so I thought that LSU Shreveport would be like the step-child of LA med schools, but in some ways it was actually better. " I spoke with Dr. Kennedy about my "file." My second interviewer pretty much summed up my whole thought process and talked the whole time, really awesome experience there. The stress-level was very low. " | Report Response, "What kinds of exposure have you had to medicine?" | Report Response, "What will you bring to LSU-S?" | Report Response, "Answer these questions from SDN Interview Feedback" In fact, with my interview with the 4th year, I ended up being the one that asked the majority of the questions, wanting to know all about her experience at the school, her likes and dislikes, etc. | Report Response, "What are you looking for in a medical school? " They both last about 30 minutes. More from this Member LSU Health Shreveport is home to the only medical school in north Louisiana and one of only three in the state. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Awesome people, very nice, and friendly. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member 318-626-0016. | Report Response, "Know something unique about yourself, that noone else will have done, and have a backup also." | Report Response, "There were 12 interviewees in a conference room beginning at 12:45. More from this Member Answered them with key points...I did NOT memorize my responses. | Report Response, "Day begins at 12:45 with a welcome session and fin. Consider the benefits and drawbacks associated with both types of medical schools. | Report Response, "What do you do to relieve stress? More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN, read AMCAS app (bc they ask you qpecific questions about it), wrote out answers to possible questions and read them over" | Report Response, "Read over my app" More from this Member | Report Response, "Nothing." More from this Member I prepared possible answers to those questions, made sure that I knew my application thoroughly, and tried to find ways to calm myself down." More from this Member Welcome to LSU Health Shreveport Student Admissions. More from this Member | Report Response, "What is your best friend like?" More from this Member A lot of the first and second years stopped by to see how we were doing." None of them really explained where they were taking us." | Report Response, "What books have you read lately? Facility looks run-down. Then we had 3-one on one interviews. More from this Member More from this Member (at the end of the interview)" The dean is snarky and kind of a jerk. | Report Response, "How do you deal with stress and/or stressful circumstances?" | Report Response, "Great experience. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member When everything was good to go- we all went on a tour of the facilities- including the hospital and anatomy lab. More from this Member Don't be intimidated. LSU Health Sciences - Shreveport alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $78,200. More from this Member | Report Response, "How relaxing it would be. More from this Member Technical Standards and the LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine Honor Code are included with the Secondary Application. I couldn't have guessed how positive and complimentary the interviewers would be. " More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "If you had unlimited money for 1 year, what would you do?" What clinical experience do you have?" | Report Response, "What would you do if you didn't do medicine? " Be honest and be yourself because that's the person they think is "outstanding." I was really nervous at first, but the first interviewer really made me feel comfortable and very informal, which was perfect for me. " Louisiana State University - Shreveport Rankings Based on Salary . | Report Response, "Lecture attendance is mandatory, even though there is a note taking service and all lectures are on powerpoint..." I received an acceptance letter on Dec. 20. " | Report Response, "How would you define the word ''giver''?" More from this Member I interviewed with Dr. Miller, a radiologist. More from this Member There is a free lot on Linwood for patients and visitors." More from this Member Most Focused for General Visual & Performing Arts (ranked 22 out of 307) Most Focused for Accounting (ranked 139 out of 1853) Most Focused for Computer Science (ranked 89 out of 778) A more complete picture of where Louisiana State University - Shreveport … | Report Response, "Why do you want to pursue medicine outside of helping people?" | Report Response, "I wish I had known, or had listened when people told me it was very relaxed and just to be yourself...because really they are just wanting to talk to you and see who you are!" They obviously don't interview people they don't believe are a good fit/will be successful there." More from this Member On average, medical school tuition, fees, and health insurance during the 2019-2020 academic year ranges from $37,556 (public, in-state) to $62,194 (public, out-of-state). More from this Member Tell me what you bring to the field of medicine." | Report Response, "An ethics question: "A woman comes into your office 6 months pregnant. | Report Response, "new facilities" | Report Response, "Nothing, I was extremely happy with my experience." More from this Member | Report Response, "Very laid back interviews. | Report Response, "I relaxed. " I ranked LSU … More from this Member Overall, I thought that the interview was rougher than my first interview there, but I still enjoyed the experience." Just Kudos!" Ask for his suggestions on how you can improve your record. Student interviewer was nice, but seemed like she had somewhere else to be. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. More from this Member | Report Response, "I would have prepared more for antagonistic interviewers." | Report Response, "What would your friends say are your negative qualities?" Pretty low stress day overall; just make sure you review your AMCAS, especially your PS. More from this Member More from this Member We had 2 interviews with different doctors, one an MD and one a PhD. More from this Member Ethnic Diversity (ranked 435 out of 3789) Most Focused for Allied Health Professions (ranked 195 out of 1325) Male/Female Diversity (ranked 3448 out of 3790) A more complete picture of where Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport … I left with a much better impression of the program as a whole. | Report Response, "Great experience! More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "The interviewers were very relaxed, having simply a nice conversation with me." | Report Response, "Tell me your earliest memory...Nothing before 5? Upgraded from a community college to a university that awards four-year degrees, … More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Wrote out talking points and practiced using them in conversation" Nov 26, 2017 9 3. I was asked several questions about specific decisions I made." | Report Response, "SDN, other 5 interviews prior." There were not many minority students in my interview group but the minority affairs office made sure to answer any of my questions and make me feel welcome. | Report Response, "When that horse kicked you, did you want to kill it?" I applied EDP, and I was surprised that we weren't 'harshly interrogated.' More from this Member | Report Response, "I arrived on time for my first interview but had to wait ten minutes while the doctor finished interviewing another student. More from this Member | Report Response, "The whole thing was great. Best of luck to you. | Report Response, "No difficult questions. " More from this Member | Report Response, "What are three nationally recognized doctors?" More from this Member Overall, the interview process was laid-back and very enjoyable. We’ve compiled it from LSU Medical School acceptance rate data, the LSU Medical School website, and most importantly, from LSU med school students themselves! More from this Member Write a Review. As far as interviews, it's pretty relaxing. | Report Response, "The friendly staff and the fact that the school is connected to the hospital and other facilities." You'll psyche yourself out if you worry too much or think too hard about it." More from this Member | Report Response, "Nothing too difficult." Enviroment seemed very positive and friendly." Ranking of schools based on SDN’s years of school data and member surveys. The mother wants to have an abortion. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "What do you do for fun?" | Report Response, "Do you think you are well-prepared for medical school? | Report Response, "Everyone was really friendly and willing to answer questions." ... A combination of factors to show the school's research ranking … I was very surprised at how much I really like the school- other schools have some competition! | Report Response, "Do you like movies?" More from this Member aid info. More from this Member There were only four of us, all reapplicants. Lots of pros to Shreveport, you just gotta go to see." | Report Response, "I've read your file, but I want you to summarize it all for me in your own words. You will have facts such as admissions statistics, but you’ll get an insider perspective about the curriculum. 94-122 in Best Medical Schools: Primary Care. More from this Member | Report Response, "overall a pleasant experience" They just built a new clinical skills center and the students pretty much run their own clinic in the hospital." Email. More from this Member | Report Response, "How did you study for the MCAT?" They were very friendly and eager to help in whatever way they could." Standardized patient rooms were all cool. | Report Response, "It was a very friendly and relaxed environment. | Report Response, "Tell me about your family. " | Report Response, "What got you interested in the medical profession?" | Report Response, "Do you anticipate any obstacles that would prevent you from completing med school? | Report Response, "What is the best Christmas present you have ever given and why?" | Report Response, "What person most inspired or motivated you to pursue a career in medicine?" More from this Member More from this Member The statistics were given: 200 interviews for 100 spots and usually around 150-160 acceptances were granted to fill the class. | Report Response, "N/A" | Report Response, "They picked out specific things from my resume and asked me about a few of my specific extracurriculars." | Report Response, "Video recorded lectures, in addition to podcasts, integrated systems curriculum was interesting, housing would be cheap, hospital directly tied to school building plus updated ER. | Report Response, "Tell me about yourself." Their staff is much more polite and helpful, complete with nice folders filled with pertinent information for applicants. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member Each student had 2-3 interviews scheduled at hour intervals. | Report Response, "It was pretty positive. | Report Response, "How interested the interviewers were in me." In 1995, researchers from the LSU Medical School in Shreveport occupied research laboratories on six floors of the new Biomedical Research Institute, constructed adjacent to the School of Medicine in Shreveport and leased by the medical center from the Biomedical Research … | Report Response, "Read over my primary and secondary application several times" The interviews consisted of two blind interviews and one open book. More from this Member | Report Response, "Nothing really" She was really laidback and interested in what I had to say. Also the small class size....very personal and caring." Most Diverse Colleges in America. More from this Member | Report Response, "I was given a hard time by one interviewer for not re-applying to their school right away (I waited one year before I re-applied after being waitlisted the first time). More from this Member | Report Response, "Everyone was very friendly." | Report Response, "read over my AMCAS application and secondary; got plenty of sleep; ate breakfast!" More from this Member Safest College Campuses in America. My first interviewer was kind of sensitive (if that makes any sense at all) and asked some really weird questions. More from this Member | Report Response, "What will you bring to this institution that is unique?" | Report Response, "Have you travelled abroad?" | Report Response, "I interviewed at LSU-Shreveport last year too, so since I am a reapplicant, the interview was very low-frills. | Report Response, "What are your hobbies, what do you enjoy doing to get away from school work?" Also, Shreveport may not be famous for its night-life like New Orleans is, but you can still have a good time." Out of 19 Surveys. What do you offer to LSU-S?" | Report Response, "After an hour of orientation and summary of medical school, we were given a card with our interview times on them. Our first-year School of Medicine students completed their orientation and started classes this week. More from this Member | Report Response, "Do you think you can teach compassion?" The final interview was with the dean of Admissions- an exit interview to look over my file to see if there were any issues that the admissions committee would ask about. More from this Member Relax before the interview and be yourself!" More from this Member They also mentioned that they had tweaked their curriculum and that fewer students were passing the boards as a result." LSU Health New Orleans Health Sciences Center. 215 of 1,674. | Report Response, "Overall, this was a wonderful interview experience. OR | Report Response, "Two days after my interview, Dr. Kennedy personally called me on my cell phone on Thursday night to tell me that I was accepted. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member He had recently attended a concert and was willing to talk about it." | Report Response, "How are you going to pay for med school? More from this Member | Report Response, "What are some of your major accomplishments?" Also consulted SDN." SNHU has an online program for you. What kind of support network do you have?" Unnecessary, I know my file. More from this Member | Report Response, "Why Shreveport?" | Report Response, "Convenient campus, very friendly faculty and staff, students seemed very happy." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Good night sleep for the long drive (5hrs) to Shreveport." A mature institution, our health sciences center comprises a School of Medicine, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School … Be yourself!" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member What have you been doing since graduation?" More from this Member | Report Response, "What is something unique about yourself that no one else has in common?" More from this Member | Report Response, "How have you contributed a part of yourself to society?" | Report Response, "Looked up common questions on the internet. I did not leave the school until around 6 pm and was very hungry." More from this Member *Imagine you're talking to one of your best friends*" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "With the help of this website, I was able to see what questions other applicants were asked. | Report Response, "I was impressed with most everything. Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - Sleep Medicine Center. | Report Response, "Get rid of the interview with Kennedy." | Report Response, "what has been the most difficult situation you have had to overcome?" | Report Response, "Why do you want to be a physician?" | Report Response, "Why a doctor?" May 20, 2018 18 9 Status. | Report Response, "What kind of thought process led you to choose medicine?" More from this Member Both have clinical simulations, Shreveport has the better recordings and such for learning, New Orleans has a newer facilities. More from this Member | Report Response, "Read questions online, got a good night sleep, dressed well, and relaxed" More from this Member | Report Response, "Reviewed secondary app, prepared for anticipated questions, looked @ SDN site, talked to friend that goes to school there" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Read over my personal statement and secondary. | Report Response, "How was it moving from a metropolitan area to rural Louisiana?" The second interviewer was very laid back and was truly interested in learning about me." More from this Member | Report Response, "The enthusiasm of everyone there about the program, especially the administration. More from this Member Application: Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service Deadline for CSDCAS applications: February 1, 2021 Classes begin: May 24, 2021 The LSU Health Shreveport Speech-Language Pathology Program accepts applications for admission via the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS). You have goals. More from this Member More from this Member What's your favorite movie/book?" | Report Response, "What/who motivates you?" I can say that I had fun at my interview. | Report Response, "How barren Shreveport is." | Report Response, "The students who gave the tour and the way Dr. Kennedy really tried to put everyone at ease before the interviews." More from this Member What kind of medicine are you interested in?" Average private school figures come in just below public schools … After all applicants finished interviewing, 5 medical students gave us a tour of the facility. "Tell me about yourself?" More from this Member More from this Member Outside of that, great experience. " More from this Member | Report Response, "What are your hobbies?" | Report Response, "All of us were reapplicants, so there was no tour or check out interview with Dr. Kennedy. what do you do when stressed? Very positive experience." More from this Member | Report Response, "The interviews were so conversational. Best Colleges Nationwide, Best Colleges for Your Money, Best Colleges in Louisiana and the region, and Best Majors. Don't be afraid to ask people for help." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member I applied early decision, so there were but a few of us. More from this Member G. E. Ghali was named Chancellor of LSU Health Shreveport … More from this Member | Report Response, "Where do you see yourself in 15 years?" 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