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Tulane University Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Tulane University School of Medicine.

ACGME code
3002121122
Program director
Ryan Craig
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About Tulane University Program

Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
485
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
42%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$61,867
Per year

Tulane University Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Tulane University School of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 485 applications and invited about 6.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 42% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

First-year residents earn $61,867 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 15 vacation days. Residents work about 55 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
  • 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: interviewed4%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Positions filled
4
Applications received
485
Interview rate
6.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White33%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other17%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-13$61,8671510
PGY-21$64,1292010
PGY-33$66,2932010
PGY-45$69,0672010
Hours per week (PGY-1)
55
Days off per week
1
Longest shift
12 hours
Lecture hours per week
5
Moonlighting allowed
Yes
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Educational opportunities

  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3/COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
  • Debt management or financial counseling
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Health systems leadership skills curriculum
  • Off-campus electives

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training100%

Contact and location

Program director
Ryan Craig
Program coordinator
Beatris DeLucca
Coordinator phone
(504) 988-2436
Program phone
(504) 988-5800
Sponsoring institution
Tulane University School of Medicine

1430 Tulane Ave, #8697 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 42% of residents at Tulane University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Tulane University Program offer?

Tulane University Program offers 4 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Tulane University Program?

Tulane University Program received 485 applications and interviewed about 6.2% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 4%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at Tulane University Program?

First-year residents at Tulane University Program earn $61,867 a year and receive 15 vacation days. First-year residents work about 55 hours a week.

Where is Tulane University Program located?

Tulane University Program is located at 1430 Tulane Ave, #8697 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 Ryan Craig. The program coordinator, Beatris DeLucca, is the usual contact for application questions.

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