Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Negotiable
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Tulane University neurology residency offers a clinical neurology education with a broad exposure to many neurologic disorders, a diverse resident complement as well as diverse patients from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Our location in New Orleans allows for great food, culture, music, and splendid weather to be enjoyed in your downtime.
Total Program Size
5
5
5
5
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
3073180C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
85
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Level 1 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
75
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
28
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
Resident Shares Cost
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
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
10
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1802121044
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Jessica
Middle Name
B
Last Name
Kraker
Degrees
MD
Address
Tulane Univ Sch of Med
Dept of Neurology #8065
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.076734 29.955168)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Kelley
Last Name
Creighton
Address
Tulane Univ Sch of Med
Ste 1300
131 S Robertson St
New Orleans, LA 70112
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.077761 29.957837)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
36.20
% IMG
60.30
% DO
3.40
% Female
39.50
% Male
60.40
Total Physician
16
Total Non Physician
7
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
60.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $54,816 | 28 | 10 |
| Year 2 | $56,654 | 28 | 10 |
| Year 3 | $58,592 | 28 | 10 |
| Year 4 | $60,851 | 28 | 10 |
Total Positions
20
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://medicine.tulane.edu/sites/default/files/pictures/GME%202022-2023%20Policies%20and%20Procedures%20%28January%202023%29.pdf