Tulane University Program

The Neurology Residency Program at Tulane University offers a comprehensive clinical neurology training experience. The program is four years long, with the first year completed in the internal medicine department. Tulane University accepts 5 categorical neurology residents each year. Residents have the opportunity to train in multiple facilities within New Orleans, allowing them to interact with local leaders in various fields.

Throughout the program, residents rotate through three hospitals: Tulane University Hospital and Clinic, University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO), and Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health System. Residents also have continuity clinics, in addition to rotations in various subspecialties such as Headache, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, and Movement Disorders.

Educational opportunities include protected time for resident education, weekly stroke conferences, neuro-radiology rounds, and psychiatry journal clubs. Residents are expected to participate in a patient-centered quality improvement project and have opportunities to engage in clinical research and present at conferences.

Tulane University values feedback from both residents and faculty to continually improve the training program. The program aims to train residents to become expert clinical neurologists equipped with the necessary skills to deliver excellent care to patients with neurological conditions.

The application requirements for the Neurology Residency Program at Tulane University include passing all USMLE steps on the first attempt, with ideal scores above 210 on Step 1 and 230 on Step 2. For international medical graduates (IMGs), J-1 visa sponsorship is available, and at least one year of clinical experience in the U.S. with three months in Neurology is preferred.

Applications are accepted starting early October with a deadline of December 31. Interviews are conducted online and applicants are encouraged to meet residents for a casual online gathering the evening before the interview day.

Overall, Tulane University's Neurology Residency Program aims to provide residents with a solid foundation in clinical neurology, preparing them to deliver high-quality care and continue their professional growth in the field.