Tulane University Program
Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
New Orleans, LA(New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#69
Specialty Rank
$60,241
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#69
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
67th Percentile
Top 33% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2602131010
- NRMP Code:
- 3073260C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 62
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 19
- Female Faculty:
- 15.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 90%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Tulane Orthopaedic Surgery Residency offers diverse training across academic, private, and safety-net hospitals in New Orleans and its surrounding areas. Residents gain broad exposure to complex trauma, high-volume joint and sports procedures, and underserved care. Our program emphasizes early operative experience, research, and mentorship, preparing graduates for success in both fellowship and independent practice.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,241
PGY-1
$62,222
PGY-2
$64,290
PGY-3
$66,975
PGY-4
$69,979
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 66(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $306K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $43K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 4,640,546
- Median Age
- 26 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.41000000000000003
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 9.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
66°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
282 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
51%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.40
Gym Membership
41
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2602131010
- NRMP Code:
- 3073260C0
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michael John O'Brien
- Email:
- mobrien@tulane.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 3073260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Tulane University Hospital and Clinics
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Tulane University Hospital and Clinics
- Contact Person:
- Elizabeth Louise Wesley
- Contact Email:
- ewesley@tulane.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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