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Tulane University Program

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

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About Tulane University Program

ACGME code
2402121062
Program director
Ze Zhang
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Tulane University Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Tulane University School of Medicine.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, research, rural and women's health tracks.

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
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates89%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White42%
  • Asian53%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
Ze Zhang
Program coordinator
Whitley Richardson
Coordinator phone
(504) 988-5314
Sponsoring institution
Tulane University School of Medicine

Dept of Ophthalmology, Mail Unit 8069 131 S. Robertson St., 12th Floor New Orleans, LA 70112-2699 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 10% of residents at Tulane University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

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 0%.

Where is Tulane University Program located?

Tulane University Program is located at Dept of Ophthalmology, Mail Unit 8069 131 S. Robertson St., 12th Floor New Orleans, LA 70112-2699. Its sponsoring institution is Tulane University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Tulane University Program?

The program director is Ze Zhang. The program coordinator, Whitley Richardson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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