Tulane University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
See our website: https://medicine.tulane.edu/neurology/vascular-fellowship-The stroke fellow will have broad clinical exposure to the most complex cerebrovascular cases in the Gulf South, which is the heart of the stroke belt in the United States. The trainee will care for patients at two large academic stroke centers in New Orleans, each with dedicated Neuro-Intensive Care Units totaling 28 beds. The stroke service at University Medical Center (UMC) in downtown New Orleans, sees over 1300 strok
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Justin Salerian, MD
Tulane University SOM
Primary Program Contact
Catherine Rigby
Tulane Univ Sch of Med
Locations
Tulane University SOM
13th floor, Suite 1300
131 S Robertson St
New Orleans, LA 70112-2807
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112-2699
1415 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.