John W. Deming Department of Medicine
Chair's Welcome
Welcome to the John W. Deming Department of Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Our department is committed to excellence in medical education, research, and clinical service. We are committed to improving the health of our local communities through education, engagement, and access to healthcare. Our faculty are comprised of outstanding physician scientists, expert clinicians, and leading educators. Our doctors deliver clinical services at East Jefferson Medical Center, West Jefferson General Hospital, Touro Infirmary, Lakeview Regional Hospital, New Orleans East Hospital, the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health System, and the University Medical Center of New Orleans. These institutions offer a wide range of educational, clinical, and research opportunities.
Our faculty are among the most respected clinicians in the region and country. The John W. Deming Department of Medicine is also one of the largest and most successful research departments in the School of Medicine. Our research extends from the basic sciences to physiology and pathobiology to the application of knowledge in the clinical and community settings. The faculty are also prominent members of a number of university-wide Centers such as the Cancer Center, the Bioinformatics and Genomics Center, the Center for Translational Research in Infection and Inflammation, the Gene Therapy Center, the Renal and Hypertension Center, the Transplant Center, the Center for Health Outcomes, Implementation and Community-Engaged Science, and the Center for Aging.
In addition to our clinical services and research programs, we offer innovative educational programs at all levels: medical (MD, MD/PhD) students, graduate (PhD) students, residents, fellows, and continuing medical education. Please visit the appropriate areas of the website to learn more. Our department is most proud of the people who make up a talented and dedicated team, from staff to trainees and faculty.
Our guiding principles and values are respect, ethical integrity, communication, accountability, and drive for excellence. We invite you to experience the collaborative, inclusive, energetic, and innovative culture here at Tulane.
Victor J. Thannickal, MD
Chair, Deming Department of Medicine
Our sections bring together expert physicians and researchers dedicated to advancing patient care and medical knowledge across various specialties ranging from Cardiology to Infectious Diseases, to name a few.
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We offer comprehensive training programs for medical students, residents, and fellows, providing hands-on experience and mentorship from leading clinicians and educators in diverse medical fields.
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Our department is home to several renowned research centers, driving innovation in areas such as cancer, genomics, infection and inflammation, and community health, with a focus on translating discoveries into improved healthcare outcomes.
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Center for Bioinformatics and Genomics
Tulane Center for Health Outcomes, Implementation and Community Engaged Science (CHOICES)
Tulane Research Innovation for Arrhythmia Discovery (TRIAD)
Allergy & Clinical and Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Research
Tulane Diabetes Research Program
Clinical Trials & Eosinophilic Disorder Center
Tulane Center for Translational Research in Infection & Inflammation
Our fellowship programs offer advanced training in specialized areas of medicine, equipping future leaders with the clinical expertise and research skills needed to excel in their fields.
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Tulane University School of Medicine is committed to creating and maintaining a positive, inclusive, and professional learning environment that is firmly rooted in our Guiding Principles. As a community, we pledge to embrace and uphold these core values in all aspects of our work and actively contribute to the ongoing success of our institution.
The John W. Deming Department of Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine offers a dynamic and innovative environment for aspiring physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals. Whether you’re looking to advance in clinical practice, research, or academic medicine, we offer the resources, expertise, and support to help you succeed. Apply today and be part of a department dedicated to excellence and innovation in healthcare.
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Part of our motto is "We heal communities," and you can't heal communities until you understand communities. And we understand communities by living, working and, in the case of Tulane School of Medicine, learning in the communities that we are going to care for.
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