Tulane University Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Tulane University School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout Tulane University Program
- ACGME code
- 4002121078
- Program director
- Gayle Pletsch
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 779
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 9.5%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 8%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Tulane University Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by Tulane University School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 779 applications and invited about 9.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Interview rate
- 9.5%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates81%
- US DO graduates11%
- US IMGs4%
- Non-US IMGs4%
Demographics
- Women56%
- Men44%
- White48%
- Asian30%
- Black or African American15%
- Other7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Gayle Pletsch
- Program coordinator
- LaTonya Guice
- Coordinator phone
- (504) 988-4272
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Tulane University School of Medicine
Tulane Dept. of Psychiatry 1440 Canal Street TB-53 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 8% of residents at Tulane University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Tulane University Program offer?
Tulane University Program offers 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Tulane University Program?
Tulane University Program received 779 applications and interviewed about 9.5% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is Tulane University Program located?
Tulane University Program is located at Tulane Dept. of Psychiatry 1440 Canal Street TB-53 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 Gayle Pletsch. The program coordinator, LaTonya Guice, is the usual contact for application questions.