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Tulane University Program

Neurology residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Tulane University School of Medicine.

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About Tulane University Program

ACGME code
1802121044
Program director
Maxwell Levy
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
733
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Tulane University Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Tulane University School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 733 applications and invited about 11.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 58 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
5
Interview rate
11.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs25%

Demographics

  • Women65%
  • Men35%
  • White55%
  • Asian20%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Maxwell Levy
Program coordinator
Kelley Creighton
Coordinator phone
(504) 988-5565
Program phone
(504) 988-1133
Sponsoring institution
Tulane University School of Medicine

Department of Neurology 1430 Tulane Ave, #8065 New Orleans, LA 70112 Open in Google Maps

Tulane University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Tulane University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Tulane University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Tulane University Program IMG-friendly?

About 50% of residents at Tulane University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Tulane University Program offer?

Tulane University Program offers 5 first-year Neurology positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Tulane University Program?

Tulane University Program received 733 applications and interviewed about 11.6% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Tulane University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Tulane University Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Tulane University Program?

Applicants who sent Tulane University Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 9%.

Where is Tulane University Program located?

Tulane University Program is located at Department of Neurology 1430 Tulane Ave, #8065 New Orleans, LA 70112. Its sponsoring institution is Tulane University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Tulane University Program?

The program director is Maxwell Levy. The program coordinator, Kelley Creighton, is the usual contact for application questions.

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