HBCU Educational Conference School Participants Southern University A&M College Established in 1881 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Current Chancellor & President: Dennis J. Shields Student Enrollment: 12,000
Dillard University Established in 1935 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Current President: Dr. Rochelle L. Ford Student Enrollment: 1,224
Southern University at N.O. Established in 1880 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Current Chancellor & President: Dennis J. Shields Student Enrollment: 1,950
Grambling State University Established in 1901 Location: Grambling, Louisiana Current President: Richard J. Gallot, Jr. Student Enrollment: 5,270
Prairie View A&M University
Xavier University
Established in 1925 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Current President: Dr. Reynold Verret Student Enrollment: 2,696
North Carolina A&T State University Established in 1891 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Current Chancellor: Dr. Harold Lee Martin Sr. Student Enrollment: 13,322
Established in 1878 Location: Prairie View, Texas Current President: Dr. Tomikia P. LeGrande Student Enrollment: 9,400
Howard University
Established in 1867 Location: Washington, DC Current President: Dr. Ben Vinson III Student Enrollment: 9,809
Meharry Medical College
Alcorn State University
Established in 1876 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Current President: Dr. James E.K. Hildreth Student Enrollment: 962
Established in 1871 Location: Lorman, Mississippi Current President: Dr. Tracey M. Cook Student Enrollment: 3,074
Spelman College
Texas Southern University
Established in 1881 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Current President: Helene D. Gayle Student Enrollment: 3,102
Established in 1947 Location: Houston, Texas Current President: Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young Student Enrollment: 7,524
Tuskegee University Established in 1881 Location: Tuskegee, Alabama Current President: Dr. Charlotte Morris Student Enrollment: 2,747
About Dr. John H. Stewart, IV
Nationally recognized surgical oncologist and serves as the Associate Dean for oncological programs and Chief of Surgery for MSM at Grady Health System.
Dr. John H. Stewart, IV, MD, MBA, FACS, serves as the new Chair of the Department of Surgery and the Chief of Surgery for Morehouse School of Medicine at Grady Health System and Associate Dean for oncological programs at MSM. Dr. Stewart is a nationally recognized surgeon scientist who served as the professor of surgery at Louisiana State University (LSU) Health New Orleans School of Medicine and the founding director of the LSU-Louisiana Children's Medical Center (LCMC) Health Cancer Center, where he was responsible for the overall mission, vision, and direction for multidisciplinary cancer care and cancer clinical research programs for LSU Health New Orleans and LCMC Health. Dr. Stewart received his medical degree from Howard University and completed his general surgery residency at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He completed fellowships in surgical oncology, tumor immunology, and molecular oncology at the National Cancer Institute. He also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Wake Forest University. Dr. Stewart has established a national profile in education, scientific research, and cancer care delivery to underserved populations. His clinical interests are in general surgical oncology, focusing on melanoma, tumor immunotherapy, and peritoneal surface malignancies. Dr. Stewart serves as a director for the American Board of Surgery, the chair of the American College of Surgeons Advisory Council for General Surgery and is a member of the Halsted Society Board of Directors. He is also active in leadership in the American Association for Cancer Research as a member of the Cancer Center Director’s Steering Committee and Vice Chair of the Program Committee.
About Ms. Shirley Roberson “When you become a doctor, help someone else become a doctor.” Shirley Roberson
Ms. Shirley Roberson, served at the Director of Multicultural Affairs at LSU Health Shreveport Sciences Center for over 20 years. She is a graduate of Southern University in Baton Rouge. She taught biology for a year at Southern, was employed at NASA, and went on to Baylor College of Medicine, and Lehigh University. She returned to Shreveport and began working at LSUHSC as the Director of Multicultural Affairs. In her role, Ms. Roberson created the opportunity to develop the Partnership in Science Education Pipeline. The goal of the “Pipeline” is to increase representation of underrepresented and disadvantaged ethnic groups in health care and to provide the necessary components of enrichment programs, and research opportunities. Ms. Roberson believed the “Pipeline”, helped students overcome their intimidation of science and math. She never recruited a student she didn’t believe could make it. Shirley believes, “It’s good to help students become doctors but it’s even better to give them hope for the future.”
The Impact of Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Efforts at LSU Health Shreveport The primary mission of Louisiana State University Health Shreveport (LSUHS) is to teach, heal, and discover to advance the well-being of the region and beyond. In pursuit of this mission, the Office for Diversity Affairs aims to establish an atmosphere that celebrates and values each person’s unique attributes. Diversity enhances the educational experience, promotes innovative research, and improves quality of patient care. Hence, equity, inclusion, and excellence are at the forefront of our priorities.
“We endeavor to create a diverse and inclusive learning climate where all are empowered to succeed.”
A diversified workforce is vital to achieving health equity, enhancing scientific discovery, and strengthening bonds among our varied communities. LSUHS is training the next generation of physicians, health professionals, and scientists to go out into a world where diversity is the norm. Through our initiatives and programs, we endeavor to create a diverse and inclusive learning climate where all are empowered to succeed. We each come from different places and traversed a distinctive path to LSUHS. These differences contributed to shaping us and inspire our viewpoints regarding societal and health care issues. The better we appreciate and understand our individual perspectives, the more cohesive and engaged our institution will be. While our commitment to diversity is clear, we recognize that our effort is ongoing. By creating a more welcoming and inclusive community and working to eliminate health and educational disparities, we strive towards equality and the accomplishment of our purpose of bringing hope and well-being to Louisiana and beyond. Toni Thibeaux, EdD, MPH Assistant Vice Chancellor for Diversity Affairs
Message from the Executive Director of Institutional Planning, Effectiveness, and Accreditation A fundamental component of a well-rounded education is the opportunity to learn from students, faculty, and staff who come from backgrounds different from one’s own. Diversity is much broader than simple racial or ethnic categories. Embracing diversity involves a willingness to appreciate differences in the full range of humanistic qualities (including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability, or attributes, religious or ethical values system, national origin, political beliefs, and life experiences). We arrived at LSU Health Shreveport (LSUHS) with different backgrounds, beliefs, and dreams. The institution’s strong and active commitment to diversity ensures that differing views are welcomed, expressed, and heard and that learning and open dialogue can thrive. The unique thoughts, insights, and questions we share further strengthen our campus community.
“Embracing diversity involves a willingness to appreciate differences in the full range of humanistic qualities.”
Accreditation further stimulates diversity by establishing standards that manifest aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and require institutions to provide evidence to that effect. For example, the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the accrediting body for schools granting MD degrees in the United States and Canada, has included DEI features in its accreditation standards since 1997. LCME Element 3.3 addresses decisions that promote diversity by compelling medical schools to develop policies and pipeline programs for recruiting and supporting underrepresented students and employees. LCME allows flexibility for schools to identify their diversity categories in the context of their missions and environments, including the diverse needs of their regions. To fulfill LCME and other accreditation requirements, we must demonstrate the institution’s commitment to a healthy and vibrant campus community. As we strive to attain our DEI goals, success depends upon every community member’s participation. DEI efforts must be embedded into all we do, in our academic and administrative units, on campus, and in the communities we serve. Jeffrey D. Howells, MBA, MS Executive Director of Institutional Planning, Effectiveness & Accreditation
HBCU Educational Conference DAY 1: Friday, November 10, 2023 Auditorium - Rm: 1-400 Welcome 8:00am - David Guzick, MD, PhD Chancellor David S. Guzick, MD, PhD, began as Chancellor of LSU Shreveport on January 9, 2023. Previously, he served for seven years as dean of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry followed by 9 years as senior vice president for health affairs and President of UF Health at the University of Florida. An internationally recognized reproductive endocrinologist, he was elected to the Johns Hopkins Society of Scholars in 2004 and the National Academy of Medicine in 2008. His book, “Introduction to the US Health Care Industry: Balancing Care, Cost and Access,” was published in 2020 by the John Hopkins University Press. SEMINAR 1: Admission Requirements and Scholarship Opportunities 8:05am - 8:25am - Dr. Wanda Thomas, MD, FAAP Associate Dean of Admissions, School of Medicine Dr. Thomas received her undergraduate degree in biology from Yale University in New Haven, CT and her medical degree from the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans followed by a pediatric residency at LSU Health Shreveport. She joined our faculty in 2003 and is currently serving as Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and as a Pediatric Hospitalist at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Academic Medical Center. Dr. Thomas began serving as Associate Dean for Student Admissions in 2020 and has served as the AHEC Program Director for LSU Health Shreveport since July 2013. She is very active in our community, speaking at dozens of community events and serving on numerous community boards. The purpose of this workshop is to provide helpful hints as you plan course work, study, and schedule the MCAT. At the end of the presentation, the student will be able to list our admission requirements, describe the difference between the Early Decision and Regular admission process and state the purpose of the secondary application. SEMINAR 2: Ready, Aim, and Fire 8:30am - 9:30am - Peggy Murphy, PhD, MEd, MBA Director for Student Affairs, School of Medicine You have decided that you are READY to begin the journey to medical school and becoming a physician. Now AIM to get accepted by taking the correct courses, getting volunteer hours, shadowing, and working in the field in addition to investing in the appropriate practice needed for taking the MCAT. Finally, FIRE UP for the interview. At the end of the presentation the student will be able to list and describe some strategies for how to overcome challenges and barriers that could impact their medical school application.
Workshop and Clinic Activities:
Dr. Chiranjiv S. Virk csv002@lsuhs.edu
Natalie Trujillo-Aguire nft001@lsuhs.edu
Group 1 - Suture Workshop - 9:45am - 10:45am – Zadeck Conference Rm: G-221 Dr. Chiranjiv S. Virk is a Tenured Associate Professor of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery at LSU Health Shreveport. He graduated from Stanley Medical College, India, and moved to the United States in 2008. He completed his internship at Beth Israel Medical Center and his general surgery residency and vascular surgery fellowship at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Dr. Virk is board certified in general surgery and vascular surgery. He practices the entire gamut of vascular and endovascular surgery. He specializes in advanced endovascular and open surgery for thoracic, abdominal aortic aneurysms, vascular trauma, extracranial cerebrovascular diseases, complex dialysis access, critical limb ischemia, deep vein thrombosis, and varicose veins.
Maria Kerrigan Haupt mrk001@lsuhs.edu
Group 2 – Mock Clinic - 9:45am - 10:45am – BRI Atrium LSUHS MeSCO Foundation exists to improve the healthcare and well-being of the City of Shreveport and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana. Our focus is to assist all individuals who face barriers to care and improve the health equity of our workers, neighbors, families, and friends. From the severely underprivileged to those simply under-insured or facing unknown disparity or socioeconomic challenges that prevent them from seeking care under traditional means, we aim to uphold our vision by: 1. Overseeing and operating the MeSCO Mobile Health Clinic, an interdisciplinary, collaborative (facultyprecepted), student run free clinic (SRFC). 2. Preparing and maintaining a sustainable plan to ensure the long-term outreach of the MeSCO SRFC. 3. Supporting the advancement and future development of other student-driven clinical service projects. Diabetes Advocacy Group (DAG): This is a public awareness group for the increasing prevalence of diabetes, to spread awareness of the effects of diabetes, and to work with health centers to have medical students gain clinical experience regarding diabetes care. Ultrasound Interest Group (USIG): USIG at LSUHS aims to provide students in healthcare professions opportunities to practice using ultrasonography (US) and a basic understanding of how it applies to clinical practice by partnering with trained clinical professionals. With the numerous medical fields that utilize US, such as anesthesiology, cardiology, emergency medicine, and OBGYN among others, it is vital that students have early exposure and active application of US during their training. Through collaboration with healthcare faculty and professionals, our goal is to provide students with opportunities to utilize US machines, understand the working principles behind US, and allow them to practice and learn techniques as a supplement to their systems-based curriculum.
*** Lunch: Zadeck Conference Rm: G-221*** 11: 15pm – 12:15pm
School of Graduate Studies A Message from the Dean
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical elements for the advancement of biomedical research, innovation, and scientific knowledge. Fields of scientific research and clinical medicine now understand that to achieve better health outcomes and greater understanding of disease requires participation from a diverse group of stakeholders. Both research at LSU Health Shreveport and within the School of Graduate Studies are making bold strides and accomplishments through research aimed at increasing diverse Christopher Kevil, PhD participants yielding new discoveries and engaging students from different cultures across Dean for School of the U.S. and world. Graduate Studies cgk001@lsuhs.edu
Together, these efforts work to ensure a better future for all Louisianians and their families.
REVERSE POSTER PRESENTATION: BRI Atrium Graduate Research Programs 12:30pm - 2:30pm - Jason Bodily, PhD This workshop is facilitated by the Associate Dean, School of Graduate Studies, Jason Bodily. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce students to the MS, PhD, and MD/PHD degrees offered by the five basic science departments. At the end of the presentation, students will be able to discuss the careers available to MS, PhD, and MD/PhD graduates in our academic programs. They will also be able to discuss the admissions process, deadlines, and requirements for the different programs.
Medical Education Building (MEB) Tour: Group 1: 1:45pm – 2:00pm
Group 2: 2:00pm – 2:15pm
Group 3: 2:15pm – 2:30pm Marc Gibson Executive Director of Campus Operations marc.gibson@lsuhs.edu
PANEL DISCUSSIONS & CLOSING REMARKS HBCU Educational Conference DAY 2: Saturday, November 11, 2023 Auditorium – Rm: 1-400 Panel 1 - 8:00am - 8:30am 1st year LSUHS medical students will talk about ways to navigate common adversities experienced by some minority pre-med students. By the end of this workshop, students will feel a sense of empowerment and confidence in their abilities to matriculate into med school. The 2nd year medical students on the panel will discuss the different courses in the pre-clinical years (year 1 and year 2). By the end of this discussion, the attendees will be able to describe the courses in the pre-clinical years (year 1 and 2) of medical school.
David Lewis, MD, MBA Dean for School of Medicine dfl001@lsuhs.edu
Kelly Pagidas, MD, MA, FACOG, FRCSC Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education dfl001@lsuhs.edu
Karl Waldron, MSI kwa001@lsuhscshreve port.onmicrosoft.com
Van Smith, MSI vss001@lsuhscshreve port.onmicrosoft.com m
Michael Quintana, MSII mjq001@lsuhs.edu
Colbren Thomas MSI cct004@lsuhs.edu
DeMarcus Drumgo MSIII Corterious Hayden MSIV ddr001@lsuhs.edu clh005@lsuhs.edu
Sydney Seastrunk, MSII sns001@lsuhs.edu
Panel 2 - 8:30am - 9:00am This panel consist of first, third and fourth year Black male medical students who will discuss the challenges they faced in their decision to attend medical school.
Dr. Derrick Smith House Officer 2 dws001@lsuhs.edu
Panel 3 - 9:00am - 9:40am The 3rd year LSUHS medical students will discuss the preparation for USMLE Step 1, and the transition from the pre- clinical to the clinical setting. The 4th year LSUHS medical students will discuss the residency application process. At the end of the discussion, prospective medical students will be able to explain the resident application process. Dr. Derrick Smith, MD, Psychiatry Resident and Dr. Shidestini Martinez, MD, Internal Medicine Resident will discuss the highs and lows of being a resident.
Chelsea Taylor MSIII cty001@lsuhs.edu
Hanaiah Morris MSIII hem002@lsuhs.edu
Rachel Coleman MSIV rlc003@lsuhs.edu
Dr. Derrick Smith House Officer 2 dws001@lsuhs.edu
Dr. Shidestini Martinez House Officer 3 scm001@lsuhs.edu
School of Allied Health Professions
A Message from the Dean
In the School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP) we seek to prepare health providers who are caring and competent to address the health needs of an increasingly diverse society. We understand from the literature that people respond and relate best to health providers with shared attributes and life experiences as them, which results in better health outcomes. If we are truly to meet the needs of our state, diversity increases our potential to improve the health outcomes for our citizens. When Louisianians’ health outcomes improve, we all benefit. To me, diversity means bringing the talents, experiences, and contributions of all people – to the conversations in our administrative office, to the learning experiences in the classroom, and to clinical excellence in service. Diversity of thought, gender, background, ethnicity, race, age, physical ability, and neurodiversity are all possibilities to bring breadth and depth to our discussions, decisions, opportunities, and our work at the SAHP. Because we represent a variety of health professions, degree offerings, and cultural expectations, we practice respect for differences each day. Inclusion is a core value; we believe our differences make us stronger.
Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD Dean for School of Allied Health Professionals sld001@lsuhs.edu
LSU Health Shreveport School of Allied Health Program Overviews and Career Fair 10:00am – 12:00pm
Introduce students to the Rehabilitation Clinic to gain insight into the academic degree programs offered at the School of Allied Health Professions that lead to the following in-demand careers: o Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) o Occupational Therapist (OT) o Physical Therapist (PT) o Physician Assistant (PA) o Public Health Professional (MPH) o Respiratory Therapist (RT) o Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
LSU Health Shreveport School of Allied Health Programs Career Fair Volunteers
Dr. Sharon Dunn Dean SAH
Dr. Diana Merendino SAH/Admin
Madeline Barclay SAH/Admin
Linda Ledet Nursing
Emily Weidman-Evans SAH/PA
Lawencia Evans SAH/OT
Deborah Smith SAH/MPH
Sandra Darby Nursing/MPH
Jennifer Smith SAH/Admin
Lindsay Michel SAH/CPS
Lee Ellen Brunson-Sicilia SAH/MLS
Health Anderson SAH/SLP
Kristin Butler SAH/MLS
Casey McGaraugh SAH/PA
Isaiah Delaney SAH/CPS
Sable Reynolds SAH/PA
Morgan VanBuren SAH/OT
Duchein Stinson Nursing
Monique Cooper SAH/MPH
Mallarie Mixon SAH/SLP
Angel Morris Nursing
Breanna Jones SAH/SLP
Gelinia Jackson Nursing
Systemic Recruitment Activities HBCU Educational Conference
The annual HBCU Educational Conference was implemented in 2019 as a recruitment strategy to increase the number of African American and Black students who apply, interview, and matriculate into LSU Health Shreveport’s educational programs. Texas Southern University
Established for in 1947 Held the second weekend in November, this conference provides an opportunity LSUHS administrators, Location: Houston, Texas faculty, staff, and students to engage with prospective students who are enrolled at a four-year HBCU and Current President: Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young discuss the pathway to become a medical doctor, allied health professional, or researcher. Initially targeting Student Enrollment: 7,524 students at Louisiana HBCUs, in 2022, the Office for Diversity Affairs (ODA) received a $10,000 grant from the Association of American Colleges (AAMC) to extend the conference’s reach to prospective medical students enrolled at HBCUs across the United States.
Additional conference sponsors have been the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Caddo Parish Commissioners, Shreveport-Bossier Louisiana’s Other Side, Shreveport Convention Center, the HiltonShreveport, iShuttle, and the Delta Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Since 2019, the ODA has met or exceeded their performance goals for this recruitment strategy, which are 5% of the participants who classify as a senior will apply, interview, or matriculate into our medical education program.
35%
of out-of-state participants at the 2022 conference plan to apply to our medical school in 2023.
10%
or more increase in conference participation from 2019 event.
I attended the HBCU Educational Conference in 2019. My favorite session at the conference was the medical student panel discussions. A set of medical students from each cohort offered advice and their reasons for applying and enrolling at the medical school. After attending the conference, I was able to form a relationship with Dr. Thibeaux and senior medical students. The genuineness of this network relinquished any anxiety I had about applying to LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine. As a rising, MSII, I am happy with my decision. -Jataiveus Jackson,
Systemic Recruitment Activities
Diversity Pipeline Programs and Partnership
Internal and external stakeholders drive the success of any program or initiative. The success of LSU Health Shreveport’s pipeline programs relies on great partnerships between the Office for Diversity Affairs and the faculty. In 2022, Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) awarded the institution’s ODA grant funding in the amount of $200,000, with some funds used to recruit more faculty members. Since 2021, 60 faculty members from 22 departments have supported the institution’s pipeline programs, which are intended to attract school-identified student diversity groups to the field of healthcare and biomedical science. Summer pipeline programs include the Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (UGRAP) and Jumpstart Summer Enrichment Program (JSEP). UGRAP targets college school students interested in pursuing research and clinical careers, while focuses on high school students interested in entering these fields. Both programs provide selected students with eight weeks of hands-on research activities conducted by LSUHS faculty who serve as program mentors. Each application cycle, the goal is for 25% of students in ODA’s pipeline programs to represent the institution’s LCME school-defined diversity groups. Since 2018, ODA has met or exceeded their pipeline program goal for 25% of participants to represent the institution’s LCME school-defined diversity groups for both JSEP and UGRAP.
JSEP HIGHLIGHTS
67%
increase in the number of high school students participating in JSEP since 2018.
60%
of participants reflect the specified diversity groups.
UGRAP HIGHLIGHTS
175%
Increase in the number of college students participating in UGRAP since 2018 to 2021.
41%
of AMCAS Workshop students participated in UGRAP in 2022, up from 31% the previous year.
Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) Program
Prospective medical students are encouraged to enroll in the ODA’s six-week Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) Program. The students accepted into the program must have a MCAT minimum score of 496. This online tutoring program is facilitated by Kaplan, with the cost of the program covered by ODA. In 2021, 15 prospective medical students enrolled in this online course representing eight colleges or universities.
20%
of the 2021 participants matriculated into the LSUHS medical school program in 2022.
40%
of the 2021 participants matriculated into medical school.
13%
of the 2021 participants applied to an allied health program or graduate school.
67%
of the 2021 cohort had a previous MCAT score of a 496 or above.
40%
of the 2021 participants with a previous 496 MCAT score met the post-MCAT score requirement of 500.
30%
of the students in this cohort submitted a medical school application for early decision.
Diversity Affairs Accomplishments 2022 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from Insight Into Diversity Magazine
LSU Health Shreveport’s Office for Diversity Affairs (ODA) received the Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT into Diversity Magazine in 2022. Each year, the publication recognizes colleges, universities and organizations devoted to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM through cutting-edge programs, events, and initiatives. INSIGHT is the oldest and largest diversity magazine in higher education.
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Sponsorship of HBCU Educational Conference The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) provided $10,000 in sponsorship funding for ODA’s HBCU Educational Conference.
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Sponsorship for Clinicians of Color
ODA received $200,000 from the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) for its efforts to increase the state’s number of Clinicians of Color.
AT&T Foundation Sponsors HBCU Educational Conference
AT&T Foundation awarded a $25,000 AT&T Aspire Grant to LSU Health Shreveport’s Office for Diversity Affairs (ODA) in 2020 in support of the HBCU Educational Conference. With a focus on student investment, this sponsorship grant was used to support students attending historically black colleges and universities in Louisiana who are exploring career paths in medicine, research, and allied health professions through attendance at the HBCU Educational Conference. “We are proud to support the work being done at LSU Health Shreveport through their HBCU Day to engage with students who are underrepresented in medical fields and encourage them to pursue careers as health professionals,” AT&T Louisiana Regional Director Robert F. Vinet said. “LSU Health Shreveport is a leader across the region, and their work to cultivate diversity in the medical field is important to success across all communities.”
Visit www.lsuhs.edu/diversityaffairs to learn how we are opening the doors to a Welcoming community at LSU Health Shreveport.
A special thank you to our sponsors.
LSU Health Shreveport Dr. David Guzick Chancellor, LSU Health Shreveport
Dr. Sharon Dunn Dean for School of Allied Health Professions
Dr. Toni Thibeaux Assistant Vice Chancellor for Diversity Affairs
Dr. Bharat Guthikonda Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery
Dr. Treniece Eubanks Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Dr. Dani Zoorob Professor and Chair of OB/GYN
Dr. Shane Barton Chair of Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Latashia Upton Associate Professor of OB/GYN
Thanks to our members of the Diversity Advisory Council. LSU Health Shreveport Volunteers for Suture Workshop and Mock Clinic
Sandra Darby sad002@lsuhs.edu
Leshonda Lindsey lml001@lsuhs.edu
Wayne Orr awo001@lsuhs.edu
Latora Green lsg001@lsuhs.edu
