Mission Statement

The primary mission of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport (LSUHSC-S) is to teach, heal, and discover in order to advance the well-being of the region and beyond. LSUHS encompasses the School of Medicine, the School of Graduate Studies, and the School of Allied Health Professions. In implementing its mission, LSUHSC-S is committed to:

• Educating physicians, basic scientists, residents, fellows, and allied health professionals based on state-of-the-art curricula, methods, and facilities, preparing students for careers in health care service, teaching or research.
• Providing state-of-the-art clinical care, including a range of tertiary special services, to an enlarging and diverse regional base of patients.
• Achieving distinction and international recognition for basic science and clinical research programs that contribute to the body of knowledge and practice in science and medicine.
• Supporting the region and the State in economic growth and prosperity by utilizing research and knowledge to engage in productive partnerships with the private sector.
• Fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion that promotes mutual respect for all.