Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
It is the intention of the Tulane Pediatric Residency Program to equip our residents not only with the skills required to become excellent clinical Pediatricians, but also to provide a solid foundation of knowledge to pave the way for a flourishing and successful career in whichever direction chosen. Our Subspecialists, Generalists, and Scientists/Physicians are here to teach, support and mentor. Our dedication is to the children and families in our community.
Total Program Size
9
9
9
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
3073320C0
3073320C1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
176
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
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)
65
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
7
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
30
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
15
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Primary care
Hospitalist
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Resident Shares Cost
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
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
3202121092
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Meghan
Last Name
Howell
Degrees
MD
Address
Tulane University School of Medicine
Department of Pediatrics
210 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.124128 29.916591)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Cheryl
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Dempsey
Degrees
BA
Address
Tulane University School of Medicine
Tulane Pediatric Admin / BLDG 1, W122
210 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118-5735
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.120317 29.940728)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
35.80
% IMG
49.70
% DO
14.50
% Female
71.10
% Male
28.90
Total Physician
70
Total Non Physician
3
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
55.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.60
Call Schedule
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $57,707 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 2 | $59,642 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 3 | $61,643 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 4 | $64,145 | 28 | 14 |
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Total Positions
27
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
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/graduate-medical-education/gme-policies-procedures