Residency in Internal Medicine

1. Applicants must hold a medical degree from an Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)-accredited or American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-accredited medical school.
2. MD applicants: Must pass United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 by the time of application.
3. Applicants must have a passing USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) score uploaded to the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) before the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) rank list submission deadline.
4. There is no minimum USMLE examination score requirement.
5. DO applicants: Must pass both Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA) Level 1 and Level 2 for interview consideration.
6. Three Letters of Recommendation are required, including:
7. Department of Medicine Chair's letter (for categorical applicants).
8. At least one clinical Letter of Recommendation.
9. International Medical Graduates must meet the applicable Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) requirements.
10. International applicants must be eligible for a J-1 visa sponsored through ECFMG.
11. One year of United States clinical experience is preferred for International Medical Graduates.
12. Medical school graduation within five years of application is recommended.

Tulane University School of Medicine is a medical institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, known for its contributions to medical education, research, and clinical healthcare. Its John W. Deming Department of Medicine provides comprehensive medical training, research opportunities, and postgraduate education across various specialties. The Internal Medicine Residency Program is a three-year training program designed to develop skilled physicians through comprehensive clinical rotations in inpatient medicine, ambulatory care, intensive care, and medical subspecialties. Residents gain hands-on experience in patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and management of complex medical conditions across affiliated hospitals, preparing them for careers in primary care, hospital medicine, or advanced subspecialty fellowship training.

1. Submit the standard residency application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Register for the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Main Residency Match.
3. Select the appropriate residency track:
4. Categorical Internal Medicine.
5. Research Track / StARR Program.
6. Preliminary Medicine.
4. Submit the required application documents:
5. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
6. Personal Statement.
7. Medical School Transcripts.
8. Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) / Dean's Letter.
9. USMLE or COMLEX-USA examination score reports, as applicable.
10. Three Letters of Recommendation.
5. Applications are reviewed holistically based on academic background, personal statement, clinical experience, extracurricular activities, research, and recommendation letters.
6. Applicants may submit a program signal to indicate their interest in Tulane. Signaled applications receive preferential review, but non-signaled applications are also considered.
7. Shortlisted applicants receive interview invitations. Interviews are conducted virtually through Zoom and are by invitation only.
8. Interview sessions include meetings with the program director, current residents, and program leadership.
9. Applicants participate in the NRMP matching process for final selection.