Tulane University Program
About This Program
The General Surgery Residency at Tulane University School of Medicine offers a uniquely diverse training experience across multiple healthcare systems, including academic, VA, and community systems. Residents gain early operative autonomy, manage high-acuity trauma and complex surgical cases, and work alongside nationally recognized faculty. We are passionate about providing strong surgical education initiatives and mentorship across subspecialties for our trainees. With the exception of one chi
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jeanette Zhang, MD
Tulane School of Medicine
Primary Program Contact
Caroline Rhodes, MBA
Tulane School of Medicine
Locations
Tulane School of Medicine
Mail Code 8622
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112-2632
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112-2699
1401 Foucher St
New Orleans, LA 70115-3593
1415 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
2021 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112-1396
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118-5799
1101 Medical Center Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
4700 I-10 Service Rd W
Metairie, LA 70001
1601 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
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)
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Position Type(s) Offered:
* PGY-1 Reserved Positions for Entering Students
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
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 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.