Tulane University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Fellows get a rich experience in providing care for a wide range of population of older adults in an urban area and neighboring rural areas. Fellows get the unique experience of providing primary care for veterans in the VA system and a structured continuity panel of home-based primary care patients.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Natalie Christian, MD
Tulane School of Medicine
Primary Program Contact
Donna M Darensbourg
Tulane University School of Medicine
Locations
Tulane School of Medicine
1430 Tulane Avenue, #8016
New Orleans, LA 70112
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112-2699
1601 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112
3525 Bienville St
New Orleans, LA 70119
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 31, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 22, 2025 - Oct 27, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 21, 2026 - Oct 26, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.