Tulane University Program
About This Program
Tulane Pediatrics Residency is university-affiliated with a focus on providing community-based, collaborative healthcare. Based out of Manning Family Children's Hospital in New Orleans, our program serves families from varying backgrounds and from across the Gulf Coast, including urban and rural. Pediatrician-scientist track is available. Our program has established partnerships with School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine and numerous departments across Tulane University.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Meghan Howell, MD
Tulane University School of Medicine
Primary Program Contact
Jessica Mason, MD, MS
Tulane University School of Medicine
Locations
Tulane University School of Medicine
Bldg 1
210 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118-5735
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112-2699
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118-5799
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
4700 I-10 Service Rd W
Metairie, LA 70001
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(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
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.