Tulane University Program
About This Program
The Tulane Pediatric Infectious Disease Fellowship program conducts all clinical rotations at the Manning Family Children's (MFC) Hospital of New Orleans, a free-standing tertiary care hospital which provides care for all children. Outpatient care includes a travel clinic and a dedicated tuberculosis clinic. Research experiences include hospital epidemiology, antimicrobial stewardship as well as microbiology and immunology at the downtown Tulane University campus.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
John Scribner Schieffelin, MD
Tulane Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Primary Program Contact
John S Schieffelin, MD
Tulane Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Locations
Tulane Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Box 8408
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112-2699
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118-5799
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
2021 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112-1396
1415 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
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 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
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
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 15, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 15, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
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.