MD Program Handbook and Policy Manual
LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine
Introduction
The LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine, MD Program Handbook and Policy Manual is
a guide to current policies, standards, procedures, and resources that govern students in the
School’s MD program.
Students in the MD program are subject to both School of Medicine and institutional (LSU
Health Shreveport) established policies and standards, which ensure a safe, professional, and
academically rigorous learning environment. While comprehensive, this document may not
include every applicable policy; students are expected to stay informed of and adhere to all
applicable standards, guidelines, and procedures, whether or not they are explicitly listed. Failure
to comply with these policies may result in disciplinary action in accordance with established
procedures.
Every effort is made to ensure that information contained in this handbook is accurate and
current. The School of Medicine and LSU Health Shreveport reserve the right to make changes
and revisions to applicable regulations, policies, procedures, requirements, and other information
on the website at any time without notice.
The online version of the MD Program Handbook and Policy Manual – not a printed copy or
PDF summary – is the official and prevailing version.
The official email account for all School and institutional communications is the LSU Health
Shreveport (@lsuhs.edu) account. Students are responsible for regularly checking this email and
responding in a timely manner.
Questions regarding the MD Program Handbook and Policy Manual can be directed to the Office
of Medical Education at shvstudentaffairs@lsuhs.edu.
MD Requirements and Procedures
- Confidentiality of Student Education Records Policy
- Credit Hour Policy
- Emergency Preparedness & Inclement Weather Policy
- Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
- Grade Notification Policy
- Grading System Policy
- Leave of Absence Policy
- Oversight Extramural Elective Policy
- Request for Student Accommodations
- Requesting Alternate Assignment
- Social Media Policy
- Student Complaints and Grievances
- Student Evaluation Completion
- Student Exposure Policy Student Immunization Requirements
- Student Mistreatment and Learning Environment Policy
- Student Workload Policy
- USMLE Step 1 Eligibility Policy
- USMLE Step 2 CK Policy
Assessment of Student Academic Performance, Professionalism and Promotion
- Academic Progress Policy
- Addressing Unprofessional Behavior Policy
- Appeal of Academic Dismissal Policy
- Attendance Absence Policy
- Comprehensive Physical Exam Policy (MS2)
- Course / Clerkship Remediation Policy
- Examination Policy & Procedures
- Final Grade Appeals Policy
- Formative Assessment and Feedback Policy
- Medical School Performance Evaluation Policy
- Medical Student Supervision Policy
- Narrative Assessment Policy
- Non-Involvement of Academic Advisors / Counselors and Healthcare Providers in Student Assessment Policy
LSU Health Shreveport Institutional Policies
A complete listing of all Permanent Memoranda, Chancellor’s Memoranda and Administrative Directives is available at:
Chancellor's Memoranda (Login access required)
Administrative Directives (Login access required)
- Acceptable Use Policy
- Americans With Disabilities Act
- Campus Fundraising
- Copyright Guidelines Regarding Electronic Learning (PDF)
- Data Management Policy
- Electronic Distribution of HIPAA And FERPA Information
- Encryption Policy
- Equal Opportunity
- Fair Use of Copyrighted Material (PDF)
- FERPA
- Freedom of Speech and Expression (PDF)
- Guidelines for the Responsible use of Alcohol
- Harassment
- Identity and Access Management Policy
- Information Security (PDF)
- Information Security Policy
- Internal External Communications
- LSUHS Brand Standards (Login access required)
- Non-Academic Professionalism (Due Process)
- Policy Prohibiting Sex- and Gender-Based Harassment and Discrimination, including Sexual Misconduct (PDF)
- Power-Based Violence and Sexual Misconduct
- Prohibition of Hazing
- Rescission of Awarded Degrees
- Sexual Harassment
- Social Media Use
- Student Background Check, Drug Screening, and Substance Use
- Student Employment
- Student Residency Classification for Tuition (PDF)
- Student Rights and Responsibilities Role and Participation in Institutional Decision-Making
- Student Text Messaging
- Tobacco Free Campus
- Use of Broadcast Email
- Use of Buildings
- Use of Electronic Mail
- Website Online Communications
- Well Being of Employees, Faculty, Staff, Residents and Student
Student Support Resources and Services
A full list of the student support resources and services offered by the School of Medicine are outlined on the School of Medicine Webpage inclusive of:
- University Police: Director’s Office-Location: BRI-Room G-026, Phone: 318-675-6161
- University Police: On Campus Emergency Calls: 318-675-6165 or 318-675-6233
- CRIME HOTLINE: 53873 (53-UPD), 318-675-3873
- Ambulatory Care: Walk-in Clinic-Location: 2nd Floor of Medical School Building A, Phone: 318-626-0642
- Student Health Insurance
- Counseling Center: Location: 1801 Fairfield, Suite 411, Phone: 318-813-6100
- 24-hour Crisis Line: 318-510-7475
- Ethics, Integrity and Misconduct and Title IX Helpline: 855-561-4099; EthicsPoint
- Ombuds Office: 225-578-3429; catherinebriley@lsu.edu
- SAVE Program – Phone: (318) 813-SAVE (7283); shvSAVE@lsuhs.edu
OFFICE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION STUDENT AFFAIRS
- Location: Center for Medical Education Building (CMEB), 2nd Floor Suite 2800, Phone: 318-675-5316 and 318-675-5339; shvstudentaffairs@lsuhs.edu
- Med Edu Learning Team-Dr. Stephanie Smith; drstephanie@mededlearning.com
- Location: Center for Medical Education Building (CMEB), 2nd Floor Suite 2800, Phone: 318-675-4344; Book time with Dr. Brinkley
- Location: Center for Medical Education Building (CMEB), 2nd Floor Suite 2800, Phone: 318-675-5316 and 318-675-5339; shvstudentaffairs@lsuhs.edu
STUDENT ACCESS OF ACCOMMODATIONS
- LSUHS ADA Coordinator, Dr. Pamela Williams, Pamela.Williams@lsuhs.edu
- Request for Accommodations Form (PDF)
- Location: Center for Medical Education Building (CMEB), 2nd Floor Suite 2800, Phone: 318-675-5316 and 318-675-5339; scholarships@lsuhs.academicworks.com; shvstudentaffairs@lsuhs.edu
- Location: Center for Medical Education Building (CMEB), 2nd Floor Suite 2800, Phone: 318-675-5316 and 318-675-5339; shvstudentaffairs@lsuhs.edu
- Student Life: Groups, Organizations and Clubs
STUDENT & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- Location: Medical School Building C, 1st Floor, Room 1-432, Phone: 318-675-6084
INSTITUTIONAL WELLNESS (Login Access Required)
- Fitness Zone Location: Center for Medical Education Building (CMEB), 1st Floor, Phone 318-675-7063.
- Location: Center for Medical Education Building (CMEB), 3rd Floor Suite 3114, Phone: 318-675-5207 and 318-675-5222; registrar@lsuhs.edu
- Veterans Affairs
- Location: Center for Medical Education Building (CMEB), 3rd Floor Suite 3114, Phone: 318-675-5561; shvfinaid@lsuhs.edu
- Location: Medical School Building C, 1st Floor, Room 1-401, Phone: 318-675-5445; Ask a Librarian
- Location: Location: Medical School Building C, 1st Floor, Room 1-218, Phone: 318-675-5224; SHVBursar@lsuhs.edu
COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS (Login Access Required)
- Medical and Strategic Communications Location: Medical School Building C (Above the library), 2nd Floor, Room 2-418, Phone: 318-675-5260, Work Request for Graphic Design, Flyer Approval, Event Announcement, etc.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Login Access Required)
- LSUHS IT Service Desk: Location: Administration Building, Room 403; Phone: 318-675-6506; shvhelp@lsuhs.edu
- Location: Medical School Building B, Ground Floor, G-209; Room Phone: 318-675-5020
