Tulane University Program
About This Program
The Tulane Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program recruits diverse and adaptable residents eager to master both the science and art of medicine while caring for the vibrant, diverse and adaptable people of New Orleans. Our residents are advocates, leaders, innovators and educators who embrace the challenges inherent in working in an under-resourced system and strive to provide community-engaged, evidence-based, and person-centered medical care from the moment of birth through the end of life.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jessica Marie Debord, MD
Tulane Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Dwana Smothers, BS
Tulane Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Locations
Tulane Univ Health Sciences Ctr
8016
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112-2699
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112-2699
2021 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112-1396
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
1415 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
1415 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
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
Data not provided by program
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
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 7, 2025 - Jan 23, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 6, 2026 - Jan 22, 2027
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
- 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 21 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.