Kristin Bateman, MD
Associate Program Director | Green Firm
When I was applying to residency, the best advice I received was to choose a program where the residents are true friends. At Tulane, I found exactly that—colleagues who became family and a community where I could make a meaningful impact. Originally from Philadelphia, I ventured outside my comfort zone and moved to New Orleans for residency. I came to Tulane knowing little about the program, but I was immediately drawn to the warmth and camaraderie of the residents. That sense of connection, combined with Tulane’s strong clinical training and emphasis on autonomy, helped shape me into the physician I am today.
Tulane gave me the opportunity to grow as a teacher, a leader, and a clinician. From half-day didactics to afternoon report to resident rounds, I learned alongside my peers and developed skills that made the transition to hospitalist seamless. Now, as an associate program director, I’m honored to support our residents through their own journeys, coaching them as they navigate our special patient population in the Big Easy. Tulane Internal Medicine Residency didn’t just train me—it gave me a home.
Kristin Bateman, MD
kbateman@tulane.edu
Anthony Marsh, MD
Associate Program Director | Red Firm
I love my job and our team at Tulane. I moved to New Orleans for residency and I knew immediately Tulane was my home upon meeting everyone on interview day. I was drawn to the dynamic. It was evident I was surrounded by people who liked each other, respected one another, looked out for and took care of each other. I knew I wanted to be a part of that team.
After residency, I had the opportunity to stay involved with the Tulane team. My clinical duties include staffing the resident primary care clinic at our VA clinical site. Primary care is at the forefront of health care delivery and coordination, and there is need for innovative and thoughtful individuals to lead care delivery into the future. My goal is to help develop resident leaders, help instill the necessary clinical skills and boost resident confidence in ambulatory and primary care.
I also serve as one of your assistant coaches, or Associate Program Directors for the Ray (Red) Firm. At Tulane, we believe everyone should set the intention to develop coaching plans for personal and professional growth no matter what level of training or performance. This creates a process for reviewing career goals and assisting with how to get you from point A to your point B.
At Tulane, you’ll find an emphasis on teaching residents how to think not just what to think, an intention to cultivate an environment of resident autonomy and support, responsibility, and service. I am proud of our team and feel strongly that we develop not just good doctors, but good people and future leaders.
We speak to and maintain our values through developing shared roles, goals and expectations in and of the program. We are firmly dedicated to reviewing and fostering an inclusive atmosphere of diverse individuals rooted in our belief on the importance of striving towards becoming a more conscious and compassionate community.
As you contemplate the next step in your journey, I suggest you come see how we do things down in New Orleans. I am confident you will find a program built on support of one another and service to our community. We look forward to you joining our Tulane IM team!
Anthony Marsh, MD
amarsh6@tulane.edu
Robert Miller, MD, FACP
Associate Program Director | Blue Firm
I am a proud Tulane graduate, and my training here—especially my experience as Blue Firm chief resident—fostered my passion for residency education and mentorship. Now, as an Associate Program Director, I help guide the program’s growth by chairing the Program Evaluation Committee and directing the Pathway to Distinction in Hospital Medicine, with a focus on structured feedback, innovative curriculum, and professional development.
Clinically, I practice as a hospitalist at the VA, where I enjoy the complexity of veteran care and the opportunity to teach in a mission-driven environment. I strive to uphold Tulane’s tradition of camaraderie, service, and patient-centered excellence, helping residents develop not only as skilled physicians but also as compassionate leaders in the communities they serve.
Robert A. Miller, MD, FACP
rmiller8@tulane.edu
Celeste Newby, MD, PhD, FACP
Associate Program Director | Yellow Firm
After completing a PhD in Molecular Virology, I decided to switch to a career in clinical medicine. The Tulane School of Medicine and New Orleans were my home for medical school and Internal Medicine residency training. I joined the Internal Medicine Department in 2016 as a faculty member. New Orleans is an amazing place to live with food, music, art, and community. Many other social factors contribute to a person’s overall health outside of the hospital room or clinic. I want my residents to understand their patient’s lives and provide honest and thoughtful support for every member of the community. I have interest in health policy at the state and national levels, and am driven by wanting to improve the healthcare system to better serve patients.
It’s important to select a residency program that aligns with your values and goals. I want my residents to not only become excellent clinicians, but to recognize the problems in our healthcare system that can negatively impact patient outcomes. I want our residents to grow in their understanding of healthcare systems and strive for ideal health for all during residency and beyond. I am a leader for the Health Scholars Program and the faculty advisor for the Leadership in Health Advocacy Pathway to Distinction.
Celeste Newby, MD, PHD, FACP
cnewby@tulane.edu
Jacob Peoples, MD
Associate Program Director | Orange Firm
Louisiana has always been a part of my story and soul. I originally grew up in Houma—a small town an hour south of New Orleans—and completed the entirety of my training at Louisiana State University: undergrad, medical school, residency, and chief year. When it came time to begin my career, I knew there was no better opportunity to develop into the physician, mentor, educator, and coach I wanted to be than at the Tulane Internal Medicine Residency Program.
What drew me back to New Orleans and to Tulane wasn’t only my wife (those from New Orleans will understand that folks from here always find their way back). It was Tulane’s rare and unwavering commitment to education—not focused just on producing outstanding clinicians, but also the next generation of thoughtful and passionate physician-educators. I saw a faculty dedicated to its learners, a program grounded in service to the people of New Orleans, and a culture where residents weren’t just taught or lectured at, but coached – supported to stretch, strive, stumble, and ultimately soar.
Now as an academic hospitalist at the VA and Associate Program Director overseeing Orange Firm and curriculum development, I have the privilege of contributing to that mission. I spend most of my time working closely with residents on the wards, in didactic sessions, and in those quiet in-between moments where real growth often happens. Whether completing bedside rounds, giving feedback, or designing chalk talks or Friday school sessions, my truest satisfaction comes from watching residents experience those hard-fought “Ah ha!” moments – where clinical reasoning clicks, confidence builds, and physicians emerge.
I do not believe in lecturing at residents for hours on rounds or in giving easy answers. I believe my responsibility lies in walking the path with them, helping them to think more deeply, ask better questions, and discover their own voice. Coaching, to me, is about recognizing that every learner who has made it this far is brilliant and capable, and then guiding them to becoming the best version of themselves. Not my version – theirs. My role is to help residents discover what “best” looks like for them and helping them to realize how to get there. Not by commanding, but by listening. Not by demanding perfection, but by fostering curiosity, resilience, and the kind of full ownership that transforms knowledge into wisdom.
At Tulane, we don’t just teach medicine. We grow physicians who are reflective, not reflexive—doctors who lead with both skill and heart. It’s a privilege to be part of a program that values people over process, questions old assumptions, and invests deeply in its residents and the city we serve.
And while I may always bleed purple and gold, I can tell you this: there’s no team I’d rather be a part of than this one and no place I’d rather coach than right here.
Jacob Peoples, MD
jpeoples@tulane.edu
Josh Denson, MD
Associate Program Director
Dr. Denson received a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Neuroscience from Tulane University, where he stayed for his medical degree before traveling to New York City to complete his internship, residency, and chief residency at the NYU Internal Medicine Residency Program. Following this, he moved to Denver where he completed a clinical and research fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Colorado & National Jewish Health. He returned to New Orleans to join Tulane School of Medicine as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in 2018.
Dr. Denson is a physician-scientist whose research interests surround patient outcomes in the ICU. His research is funded by the Louisiana Clinical and Translational Science (LA CaTS) Roadmap Scholars Award, the American Diabetes Association, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine, among others. He has an expertise in physician transitions of care in the hospital and their effects on patient outcomes. His prior studies demonstrated that hospitalized patients are more likely to die following a resident physician care transition for which he continues to study interventions to improve this care delivery model. In addition to his work on transitions of care, he specializes in the care and research of patients with acute respiratory failure and sepsis in the ICU, particularly those with COVID-19. His most recent studies investigate the link between metabolic determinants of health (Metabolic Syndrome) and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), where is he is studying how to better identify patients who may respond to precision medicine-based treatments for ARDS. He also is PI for several clinical trials in the ICU and serves as the Director of Medical Intensive Care for East Jefferson General Hospital (Tulane's Flagship Academic Medical Center).
He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, and Critical Care Medicine. He primarily practices as an attending physician in the ICU and pulmonary consult services.
Dr. Denson is actively involved in graduate medical education at Tulane University, currently serving as the Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency and Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship programs. Additionally, as the Assistant Chair of Education for the Department of Medicine, he works closely with trainees and medical education leaders from across the entire spectrum of internal medicine, ranging from undergraduate through graduate medical education. Lastly, he is an active member of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), and the American Thoracic Society (ATS), where he is currently serving on their Professional Development Committee.
Josh Denson, MD
jdenson@tulane.edu
Adrian Baudy, MD
Associate Program Director | Subspecialties
When I first visited Tulane, I knew this program was different. I came here in 2009 as a resident and haven’t left since. The city, the people, and the connections I’ve made is why. This is a world-class 'little-big' city with a Caribbean-cool feeling that I was lucky enough to grow up in.
During my residency I felt like Tulane was my home. I loved talking to my patients about where they 'make groceries', which snoball stand was the best, who made the best gumbo, or what they thought about the Saints game. I also looked at my firm as my family and I was excited to meet up with them every week for Friday school. After residency, I decided to stay at Tulane for my fellowship training and I joined the faculty in 2014.
In addition to my role as associate program director, I serve as the Nephrology fellowship training program director and medical director to a dialysis unit less than a mile where I grew up.
There are tons of IM programs out there, but there are very few that focus on being a part of the community that we serve. We are looking to not only create good doctors but help to develop better people.
