Willis-Knighton Health System
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Externship
- Location
- Shreveport, LA
- Program offered
- Yes — explicitly stated
- D3 eligibility
- Not confirmed
- Eligible students & prerequisites
- See the dated AAOMS entry below for student eligibility and prerequisites. Confirm current requirements with the program.
- When to apply
- Listed in the 2026-02-24 AAOMS directory. Current visit dates and openings must be confirmed with the program.
- Visit length
- 1–4 weeks
- Application method
- Use the application instructions and contact information in the AAOMS entry below; confirm that they remain current.
- Document checklist
- Not confirmed
Official externship source & instructions ↗
AAOMS directory entry — requirements and contact information
Willis Knighton Health · Source date: 2026-02-24 · Page 11
2508 Bert Kouns Industrial LoopSuite 410 Shreveport, LA 71118- Director/Contact: Valorie Lurry Phone: (318) 212-5259 Fax: E-mail: vlurry@wkhs.com
Purpose of Externship: To provide students with the opportunity to observe all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including ambulatory and inpatient settings through clinical observation and didactic lectures. Duration: Externs are expected to work full-time and stay a minimum of one week, but not to exceed four weeks. A letter of recommendation will be provided at the end of your training. Externs are volunteers; thus Willis Knighton Health does not offer any financial compensation or benefits during the externship period. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All of the following documents are required prior to Externship/Observership: ▫ Completed Willis Knighton paperwork*, including information needed for required background screening (*Paperwork will be emailed directly to you once Application Form is received) ▫ Letter of recommendation from the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at your dental school ▫ A letter from your dental school confirming you will be covered under their malpractice insurance plan* during your entire rotation (*Please include policy number and amount of coverage) ▫ Personal Statement ▫ Proof of health insurance ▫ Recent photograph to be used for badge/identification
AAOMS source PDF ↗The linked directory may be revised after the supplied edition. Newer program instructions take precedence.