School of Allied Health Professions Alumni

LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS ALUMNI

The Alumni Association’s mission is to connect with alumni to strengthen relationships and encourage involvement with the School.

With over 3,400 alumni from seven different health professions, the School of Allied Health Professions has experienced significant growth over the last few decades, and in the process, built relationships amongst some of the most dedicated health professionals in the industry.

Alumni across the country continue to be the greatest voice we have in showcasing LSU Health Shreveport and the School of Allied Health Professions. Thank you for your continued support through your participation as preceptors, guest lecturers, in skills training, and donations that keep the legacy growing.

Stay connected and strengthen the camaraderie you developed at LSU Health Shreveport! 

Dr. Sharon Dunn, Dean
School of Allied Health Professions, LSU Health Shreveport
1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71130
(318) 813-2900 or [email protected]

About Our School

The School of Allied Health Professions is comprised of ten academic programs, three post-professional residency programs for physical therapists who hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, and three specialized clinics: the Children’s Center which provides developmental and psychological testing and treatment for children, Mollie E. Webb Speech and Hearing Center which offers highly specialized speech and hearing care, and the Rehabilitation Clinic which provides state-of-the-art occupational, physical, and speech-language therapy. 

 

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Science in Cardiopulmonary Science (On-Campus, Entry Level Program)

Bachelor of Science in Cardiopulmonary Science (100% Online, Degree Advancement)

Bachelor of Science in Cardiovascular Technology

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Master of Communication Disorders
(Speech-Language Pathology)

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Master of Public Health (Two Delivery Formats: On-Campus or 100% Online)

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy (Shreveport Campus: On-Campus / Lafayette Campus: Hybrid Online)

PhD in Rehabilitation Science (Hybrid Online)

RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Neurologic Physical Therapy
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Wound Management

HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM

Allied Health Education and Discovery Program

Give Back & Get Involved

Thank You Alumni of LSU Health Shreveport!

You can contribute to your alma mater through various initiatives. See below sponsorship opportunities and ways to give directly to your program and their scholarship campaigns.

Advance Excellence: Support the School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP) Fund

The SAHP Fund offers the flexibility needed to address critical priorities that fall outside of standard budgets. Your contribution empowers us to respond swiftly and effectively. Join us in advancing excellence today!

Empower the Future: Support Student Scholarships

Join us in our mission to attract exceptional talent to our programs and make education accessible for all. By donating to our student scholarships, you directly impact the lives of promising students, helping to offset the cost of their education and open doors to a brighter future. Your contribution is more than just financial support; it’s an investment in the leaders of tomorrow.

Drive Innovation: Support Our Programs and Clinics Greatest Needs Fund

Make a difference by donating to our School and Programs’ Greatest Needs Funds. Your contribution provides essential student resources for cutting-edge equipment, technology upgrades, specialized workshops, and travel to state and national conferences. Help us drive innovation and excellence!

Honor a Legacy: Support the Joe McCulloch Endowment for Educational Excellence

Contribute to the enduring impact of The Joe McCulloch Endowment, dedicated to supporting all our programs with a legacy of clinical and educational excellence. Your donation will help sustain high standards and innovation across our initiatives, honoring Joe McCulloch’s vision and ensuring ongoing excellence.

Reunions and Events

LSU Health Shreveport School of Allied Health Professions Reunion

All Allied Health alumni are invited to the annual reunion event on October 24-25, 2025 as we celebrate the milestone achievements of the graduating classes of 1985, 1995, 2005, and 2015. 

For questions, please contact Madeline Barclay, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, at [email protected].

Resources for SAHP Alumni

Welcome Alumni!

The Alumni Association’s mission is to strengthen and support the LSU Health Shreveport’s School of Allied Health Professions by promoting life-long relationships between alumni, current students, trainees and faculty.

We do so by cultivating relationships with our graduates, supporting current students on their journey to join our noble profession, and providing programs and opportunities for alumni to give back to and engage with their alma mater.

History of LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport

This website details the important events in the history of the LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. Beginning in 1869, this chronological journey graphically documents more than 140 years of progress.

DynaMed

This is a point-of-care clinical reference tool that provides clinical topic reviews, levels of evidence, and graded recommendations. For the login information, LSU Health Shreveport alumni should contact Mararia Adams at 318.675.5448 or [email protected]. The DynaMed Basics Quick Reference Card provides information on various features of this clinical reference tool, along with quick tips on searching DynaMed.

Digitized Yearbooks & Commencement Programs

The LSU Health Sciences Library at LSU Health Shreveport has archived yearbooks, commencement programs and class photographs dating from 1973 through 2011 to this digital database. LSU School of Medicine Shreveport published its first yearbook in 1973, named “Thrill.” Prior to that, 1970-1972, students attending LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport were included in “Murmur,” the yearbook published by the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans.
In 1975, LSU Health Shreveport’s yearbook was renamed with its current title, “Pulse.”