Dermatology Residency Program
Tulane University School of MedicineTulane University School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Dermatology residency program in New Orleans, LA. It has 5 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 13 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $62,222. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.
Overview
Accredited since 1986 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2016
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Listed in the NRMP directory as “Tulane Univ SOM-LA”.
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Training tracks
No tracks listed
No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.
Residents
Cohort composition
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
Resident roster
Resident roster — data pending
Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.
Schedule & Culture
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
At Tulane University School of Medicine, we have a dual role of education and service. Patient care is provided by our outstanding faculty and resident staff. Our faculty are experts in orthopaedic problems for patients of any age, whether it is a musculoskeletal injury or a painful condition, such as arthritis. Patients are seen at Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine, Tulane-Lakeside Hospital, Tulane Doctors Sports Medicine Plus, East Jefferson General Hospital, University Medical Center (UMC), and the V.A. clinics. Our educational mission is to teach our residents, fellows, and medical students about all aspects of the musculoskeletal system. We have a fully accredited 5-year Orthopaedic Residency. Our doctors teach Tulane University Medical Students and Sports Medicine Fellows. Through presentations at regional, national, and international orthopaedic meetings, our doctors share their knowledge with doctors all over the world.
Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.
Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 10 of 12 timely & effective care measures.
Top payer: Gilead Sciences, Inc. ($305K)
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.
Primary teaching site: Tulane University School of Medicine · New Orleans, LA
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
Tulane University School of Medicine
PrimaryOchsner Clinic Foundation
Tulane University Hospital and Clinics
University Medical Center New Orleans
Children's Hospital (New Orleans)
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System
Location
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $62,222 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 3% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$1,938/mo · 115 days on market32% rental listings MoM








Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for Orleans Parish, Louisiana (US Census ACS).
County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).
Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.
People
Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Tulane University School of Medicine located?
- Tulane University School of Medicine is located in New Orleans, LA.
- What type of program is Tulane University School of Medicine?
- Tulane University School of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
- Is Tulane University School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — Tulane University School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at Tulane University School of Medicine?
- Tulane University School of Medicine has approximately 13 residents in training.
- How much is rent near Tulane University School of Medicine?
- Median rent near New Orleans, LA is ~$1,665/month for a 1BR and ~$2,225/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
- Does Tulane University School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Tulane University School of Medicine reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does Tulane University School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- Tulane University School of Medicine reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Tulane University School of Medicine require?
- Tulane University School of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- What is the resident salary at Tulane University School of Medicine?
- Tulane University School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $62,222. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to Tulane University School of Medicine?
- US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Tulane University School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does Tulane University School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
- Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Dermatology residency program positions as they appear.