Graduation

LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT COMMENCEMENT

Saturday, May 10, 2025 

LSU Health Shreveport (LSUHS) is set to host its largest commencement in the institution’s history with 242 students receiving a Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD or Doctorate degree. Commencement for the Schools of Allied Health Professions, Graduate Studies and Medicine will take place in a combined ceremony held at the Municipal Auditorium on Saturday, May 10 at 10 a.m. Esperanza “Espe” Moran, a member of the LSU Board of Supervisors, will assist in the conferring of degrees at the school’s 52nd commencement. With many of the graduates staying to train, practice and continue their research in Louisiana, these doctors, scientists and allied health professionals are supporting and enhancing Louisiana’s healthcare and research workforce.

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DEGREES EARNED

• Doctor of Medicine: 155
• Doctor of Philosophy in Basic Science: 4
• Doctor of Physical Therapy: 46
• Master of Medical Science: 11
• Master of Biomedical Science: 1
• Master of Communication Disorders or Public Health: 12
• Master of Physician Assistant Studies 4
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory or Cardiopulmonary Science: 9

LSU Health Shreveport alumnus and faculty member, Steven Conrad, MD, PhD, MS, MSE, MBA, MSST, MSc will serve as the commencement speaker. Dr. Conrad graduated from LSU Health Shreveport’s School of Medicine, then known as the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 1978. He completed his residency here, training in Internal Medicine. He currently serves as a Professor of Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Surgery and Pediatrics. He holds the Ike Muslow Endowed Chair in Healthcare Informatics, is the Division Chief of Clinical Informatics and the Director of Extracorporeal Life Support Program. Dr. Conrad has led or contributed to a long list of clinical trials that have resulted in the approval of numerous therapies that have gone on to benefit patients locally, nationally and internationally.

“I celebrate alongside these graduates who have achieved a key milestone in their career preparation. I have enjoyed my time tremendously in serving as the Chancellor and Dean of the School of Medicine at LSU Health Shreveport and look forward to continued involvement with LSUHS as I transition to my new role as Chief Research Officer for the LSU Enterprise.” stated David Guzick, MD, PhD.