Neurosurgery Residency Program

1. Applicants must have graduated from an accredited medical school in the United States.
2. Candidates graduating from foreign medical schools and United States territory medical schools are considered on an individual basis.
3. Applicants must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or an equivalent medical qualification.
4. Selected candidates must be eligible to obtain a Louisiana Medical License.
5. Applicants must submit a complete application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
6. Applicants must provide the required supporting documents, including letters of recommendation, medical school transcripts, research projects, personal statement, and curriculum vitae.

The Neurosurgery Residency Program at Tulane University School of Medicine is a fully accredited program jointly conducted by Tulane University and Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 1944, the program provides comprehensive seven-year clinical and surgical training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. Residents receive extensive hands-on experience at Ochsner Medical Center and East Jefferson General Hospital, covering subspecialties such as cerebrovascular surgery, complex spine surgery, skull base surgery, neuro-oncology, functional neurosurgery, pediatric neurosurgery, and peripheral nerve surgery. The curriculum includes clinical rotations, operative training, research opportunities, academic conferences, journal clubs, and progressive surgical responsibilities to prepare residents for independent neurosurgical practice and academic leadership.

1. Interested candidates must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit the completed application along with the required documents:
3. Letters of recommendation.
4. Medical school transcripts.
5. Research projects.
6. Personal statement.
7. Curriculum vitae.
3. The Residency Program Coordinator downloads and processes the submitted applications.
4. The Residency Program Director and faculty members review all completed applications.
5. Faculty members collectively select candidates for interviews.
6. Shortlisted applicants are notified and scheduled for an interview.
7. During the interview process, applicants participate in individual interviews with faculty members.
8. Following the interviews, faculty members evaluate and score applicants using written evaluation forms.
9. The faculty members prepare a numerical ranking list of applicants and forward it through the residency application and matching process.
10. Selected candidates must fulfil the required licensing conditions and obtain a Louisiana Medical License.