Electives are offered which include opportunity to participate in research. The curriculum of the second year includes courses in microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, and a major course in clinical diagnosis designed to prepare the student for a smooth transition into the largely clinical work of the third and fourth years. Perspectives in medicine, comprehensive care, psychiatry, and neurology are also taught. During this year the student begins to actively work with patients. The curricula of the third and fourth years consist largely of supervised experience in patient care, with emphasis on the development of clinical skills.
All departments emphasize application of the principles of comprehensive care.
Forty percent of the fourth year curriculum is elective, and opportunities are offered for extramural and intramural elective work in all clinical specialties, basic sciences, and in research. In Engineering It is now possible to obtain a joint degree in medicine and engineering through a joint program between the School of Medicine in Shreveport and Louisiana Tech University, in nearby Ruston. Acceptance into the program requires acceptance by both schools. The curriculum, as listed below, is reviewed annually by the Curriculum Committee and is subject to change. The statements found on this page are for informational purposes only.