Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Abigail Chaffin, MD
Tulane Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Sydney A Engh
Tulane Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Locations
Tulane Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Div of Plastic Surgery SL22 Mail 8622
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112-2699
1401 Foucher St
New Orleans, LA 70115-3593
1415 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118-5799
4200 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006
5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 22, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Feb 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-8
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.