Tulane University Program
About This Program
Our program offers high volume clinical and surgical training in diverse patient populations, including urban level 1 trauma center, urban VA hospital, and two rural VA hospitals as well as a tertiary academic referral center. Residents have early hands-on surgical experience with a broad spectrum of pathology.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ze Zhang, MD
Tulane Univ
Primary Program Contact
Tomiko Bondy Magee
Tulane Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Tulane Univ
Dept of Ophthalmology Mail Unit 8069
131 S Robertson St Ste 1213
New Orleans, LA 70112-2807
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112-2699
Quarters 21-A
Alexandria, LA 71306-9004
1415 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
2021 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112-1396
1601 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112
400 Veterans Ave
Biloxi, MS 39531-2410
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
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Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- 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 1 through Year 4
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.