07-05-2025
LSU Health Shreveport celebrates its largest graduation ever
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — LSU Health Shreveport (LSUHS) will host their largest commencement ceremony in the school's history.
242 students will receive degrees in a combined ceremony. The Schools of Applied Health Professions, Graduate Studies, and Medicine will award Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, and Doctorate degrees.
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In this ceremony, LSUHS will award: 156 Doctors of Medicine, 4 Doctors of Philosophy in Basic Science, 46 Doctors of Physical Therapy, 11 Masters of Medical Science, 1 Master of Biomedical Science, 12 Masters of Communication Disorders or Public Health, 4 Masters of Physician Assistant Studies, and 9 Bachelor's of Science in Medical Laboratory or Cardiopulonary Science.
Mrs. Esperanza 'Espe' Moran, a member of the LSU Board of Supervisors, will assist in the conferring of degrees at the school's 52nd commencement. Mrs. Moran served as the North Louisiana Bengal Belles chairman for LSU for 7 years. She currently serves as an honorary commander for Barksdale Air Force Base, a member of the Shreveport-Bossier Military Affairs Council, a volunteer Deputy Marshal for Bossier City, the Homeowners Association Board, the Providence Classical Academy Board, the Evergreen Cemetery Board, and the Tiger Athletic Foundation.
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Dr. Steven Conrad, LSUHS alum and faculty member, will give the commencement speech. Dr. Conrad graduated in 1978, when LSUHS was known as the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. Currently, he serves as a Professor of Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, and Pediatrics. He also holds the Ike Muslow Endowed Chair in Healthcare Informatics, is the Division Chief of Clinical Informatics, and the Director of the Extracorporeal Life Support Program. Dr. Conrad has led or contributed to many clinical trials that have gone on to benefit patients internationally and closer to home.
Chancellor and Dean of the School of Medicine, David Guzick, MD, PhD, said, '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.'
The Ceremony takes place at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, Saturday, May 10, at 10 a.m.
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