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Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport

Shreveport, LA

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Briefly describe a time or situation where you have been unsuccessful. What did you learn from this experience and how can you use it to contribute to the LSU Health Shreveport community? (2000 characters)

2000 characters2021-2022Historical

Have you read, understood, and agree to abide by our Student Code of Conduct and our Statement on Professionalism? Yes/No

No character/word limit2022-2023Historical

(Optional): Did you participate in any LSU Health Shreveport pipeline programs? If so, please indicate below which one(s). (click off options)

No character/word limitOptional2022-2023Historical

Briefly describe the key motivational factor(s) in your decision to apply to LSU Health Shreveport Optional (500 characters)

500 charactersOptional2023-2024, 2024-2025Historical

(Optional): Briefly describe how you plan to contribute to LSU Health Shreveport and the Shreveport/Bossier community?

No character/word limitOptional2022-2023Historical

Have you read, understood, and certify that you can meet our Technical Standards, with or without reasonable accommodation? Yes/No

No character/word limit2022-2023Historical

Uploaded photo (requested, but not required) * We encourage, but do not require, you to submit/upload an appropriate photograph. It should reflect your judgment and seriousness of purpose.

No character/word limit2022-2023Historical

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 charactersOptional2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2025-2026School Staple

If your State of Legal Residence is not Louisiana, briefly describe what ties you have to LSU Health Shreveport and/or the area.

500 charactersOptional2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Have you interviewed previously in Shreveport? (click off options)

No character/word limit2022-2023Historical