Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Tulane has one of the oldest academic surgical departments in the US with accomplishments of faculty and residents known throughout the world. The department combines this tradition with cutting-edge technology and modern education practices.
Total Program Size
9
6
5
5
5
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
3073440C0
3073440P1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
80
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
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)
80
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
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
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4402121423
Beeper or Home Call
0
14
30
42
48
Program Director
First Name
David
Middle Name
C
Last Name
Yu
Degrees
MD
Address
Tulane Sch of Med
Mail Code 8622
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.076679 29.95526)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Grace
Last Name
Millsaps
Address
Tulane Sch of Med
Dept of Surgery #8622
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.077032 29.955202)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
89.30
% IMG
9.40
% DO
1.10
% Female
41.10
% Male
58.80
Total Physician
26
Total Non Physician
3
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
23.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 10 | ||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $54,816 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 2 | $56,654 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 3 | $58,592 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 4 | $60,851 | 28 | 14 |
| Year 5 | $63,425 | 28 | 14 |
Total Positions
30
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
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
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
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
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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