Tulane University Program
About This Program
Tulane offers a holistic palliative educational experience with a focus on the fellow as a whole person. We are one of three sites, nationwide, for the Global Palliative Education Curriculum (GPEC), allowing fellows to have an international experience.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Alexandra M Leigh, MD
Tulane University
Primary Program Contact
Donna M Darensbourg
Tulane Univ Sch of Med
Locations
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112-2699
1601 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
2021 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112-1396
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
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
Aug 20, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 10, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 21, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 11, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.