Tulane University Program
About This Program
The Tulane Orthopaedic Surgery Residency offers diverse training across academic, private, and safety-net hospitals in New Orleans and its surrounding areas. Residents gain broad exposure to complex trauma, high-volume joint and sports procedures, and underserved care. Our program emphasizes early operative experience, research, and mentorship, preparing graduates for success in both fellowship and independent practice.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Michael John O'Brien, MD, BA
Tulane Univ Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Elizabeth Louise Wesley, MD
Tulane Sch of Med
Locations
Tulane Univ Sch of Med
Dept of Ortho Surgery 8632
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112-2699
1415 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
2021 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112-1396
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118-5799
1601 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
- 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
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 HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.