Shreveport, LA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 26% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.2
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 276 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the motivation to pursue medicine, handling academic challenges, personal qualities, hobbies, and support systems. While some interviews were structured as conversations, others focused on specific questions about one's background, interests, and aspirations in medicine. It's worth noting that some respondents may have experienced an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements due to mentions of 'MMI' and 'nondisclosure/non-disclosure' in their responses.
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Tell me about yourself?
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What do you do for leisure or to relax?
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Why a doctor?
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Tell me about yourself
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If, at the end of the semester, you are not in the top 20%, what do you do to improve your perfomance
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Louisiana State University Shreveport School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including favorite gifts given, proudest accomplishments, alternative career paths if medical school was impossible, and views on the healthcare system. The interviews were conversational, with questions about unique personal attributes, upbringing, and hypothetical scenarios like inviting guests to a dinner party, indicating a diverse and personalized approach to the selection process. Some responses hinted at an MMI format and the possibility of nondisclosure agreements, while others highlighted questions related to books, personal experiences, and motivations for pursuing medicine.
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What was your favorite gift you've ever given?
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Is there one thing in your life you're especially proud of?
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What would you do if it were impossible for you to go to medical school?
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What books have you read lately? We both happened to just have read the same book and were big fans of the author. This was asked b/c I mentioned reading as a hobby on my personal statement.
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If you could invite any 5 people, living or dead, to dinner, who would you choose?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Louisiana State University Shreveport School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including personal challenges, coping mechanisms, career motivations, and ethical scenarios. There were no specific mentions of MMI or nondisclosure agreements, suggesting a diverse set of questions were posed to applicants during the interviews.
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Why Shreveport?
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What was your favorite gift you've ever given?
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What was the biggest challenge you've faced in your life?
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How would your best friend describe you?
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Nothing too difficult.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 3 people.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as low stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had a closed file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing their application materials such as their AMCAS, personal statement, and secondary applications, as well as researching the school and common interview questions online. Some also practiced with friends or family, read interview feedback on sites like SDN, and focused on staying relaxed and well-rested for the interview day.
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Not much, looked over my AMCAS
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Wrote out talking points and practiced using them in conversation
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SDN, other 5 interviews prior.
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SDN
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Skimmed over my personal statement and application
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the school, with positive interactions noted across faculty, staff, and students. They appreciated the conversational interview style, supportive environment, and the school's responsiveness to student input, as well as the campus facilities and connections to hospitals.
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The faculty and interviewers were very engaging and seemed to love where they work.
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The school changes its methods based on student input and changing data
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Free cookies
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Everyone, from the students to the faculty to the staff, was incredibly friendly
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The environment of the school was very relaxed and supportive. The students all seemed very happy, which I can't say for the other schools I've interviewed at. There's a Level 1 trauma center and St. Jude's affiliate children's hospital right on campus. One of my interviewers (a neurosurgeon) said that the students are vital to the operation of the whole medical center and aren't just flies on the wall. The standardized patients and systems-based curriculum are great things as well.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of professionalism in communication, outdated facilities, poor parking arrangements, negative comments about other schools, lack of interaction with current students, and disorganized interviews or tours. Suggestions included improving website quality, enhancing campus facilities, providing adequate parking, promoting positive interactions during interviews, and offering better insight into student experiences.
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Nothing!
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Its located in the armpit of Louisiana. They are VERY full of themselves. The dean is snarky and kind of a jerk. There are SO MANY typos all over their website. The official correspondence is worded very informal and comes off very unprofessional.
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Dr. Kennedy is the obvious result of getting your ass kissed all day everyday. He's a pompous ass who seems more concerned with his own status than the school's status. The students seem extremely conservative, many of them already married.
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Honestly, nothing. 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. I will strongly consider going there.
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The lack of a tour and lunch with medical school students for EDP applicants
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Most applicants wished they had known ahead of time to relax, be themselves, and not stress during the interview process at LSU Shreveport. They also recommended preparing interesting stories about themselves, being open and honest with interviewers, and not judging the school before visiting.
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RELAX!!
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I wish I would have known they are very partial to certain types of students and that I should have interviewed with them by being unapologetically myself. I also wish I would have known that one of the interviewers would ask me a very rude question so I could have been prepared to get frosty in the interview.
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How barren Shreveport is.
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How friendly my interviewers, particularly the dean, are. No need to stress at all! Also, I wish I had come prepared with more questions about the school...the interviewers and students were all very open and honest.
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How relaxing it would be. Have some interesting but brief stories to tell about yourself.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview experience at LSU medical schools to be relaxed and positive, with interviewers focusing on getting to know the applicants and their motivations for pursuing medicine. Many appreciated the laid-back atmosphere and conversational tone of the interviews, with some noting specific interactions with Dr. Kennedy and other faculty members as highlights of the process.
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Loved the school, if accepted will probably end up there!
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Be on your guard here. There facilities are good. They are a good place to learn because they are still a medical school. Just be prepared for rude questions. Don't let your guard down for Dr. Kennedy.
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Thank you LSU new orleans
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It was a really low-stress, pleasant day, and really sold me on the school. I have nothing but good things to say about Shreveport!
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Stay at Sleep Inn--right around the corner from the school and nice rooms.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants provided feedback suggesting improvements in the professionalism of official correspondence, the removal of specific interviewers, and a need for information packets. Overall, there were mixed opinions ranging from positive experiences to concerns about certain staff members.
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Get a new Dean- he is creepy + interviewers are discriminatory
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Revise the official correspondence and make it less informal. It came off as very unprofessional. Also, correct the typos and mistakes.
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Get rid of the interview with Kennedy.
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Wonderful job! Very responsive to applicants!
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None, I thought everyone was extremely friendly and accomodating.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV)
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SHV
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most commonly mentioned hotel among the user responses is Sam's Town Casino.
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Best Western Suites
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Boomtown Casino
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Comfort Inn
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EconoLodge
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Holiday Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What are your comments on where you stayed?
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