Web Address
Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We proudly serve New Orleans with over a century of urologic training. Our faculty lead a prominent national referral center. Through a hybrid mentorship model, residents gain focused, graduated responsibility across East Jefferson General Hospital, University Medical Center, and the New Orleans VA. Residents utilize advanced technologies, including robotics and endourologic techniques. We support clinical and basic science research with dedicated financial resources, faculty mentors, and departmental PhDs. Our program fosters a supportive, positive environment, ensuring a strong sense of departmental esprit de corps.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
3
3
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
35
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
55
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
48
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4802121058
Beeper or Home Call
2
10
11
8
9
Program Director
First Name
Jorge
Last Name
Caso
Address
Tulane University School of Medicine
# 8642
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112-2699
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.076734 29.955168)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Demi
Last Name
Robert
Degrees
MD
Address
Tulane University School of Medicine
# 8642
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112-2699
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.076734 29.955168)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
13.30
% Male
86.70
Total Physician
16
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
25.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $61,867 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 2 | $64,129 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 3 | $66,293 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 4 | $69,067 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 5 | $72,318 | 15 | 10 |
Total Positions
15
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://medicine.tulane.edu/education/gme/policies-procedures
First Year Positions
3
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
On
Letter from a department chair
On
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Required supplemental information
On
Military Match
Off
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
True
Supplemental Information Details
The essay allows the applicant to elaborate on their specific knowledge of our program and why they are interested
Specialty Universal Dates
On
Open House
Off
Second Look
Off
Does not offer open house or second look
On
Program Director
On
Physician preceptor at an away rotation
On
Other letters
Off
Categorical positions
Off
Primary Care Positions
Off
Preliminary Positions
Off
PGY1 Air Force Positions
Off
PGY1 Army positions
Off
PGY1 Navy positions
Off
PGY1 Service Agnostic positions
Off
Advanced positions
Off
Reserved positions
Off
PGY-2 Air force positions
Off
PGY-2 Army positions
Off
PGY-2 Navy positions
Off
PGY-2 Service agnostic positions
Off
Are USMLE questions required or not
On
None, direct to program
Off
No PGM Match
Off
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off