What We Process
The Office of Graduate Medical Education processes the following for the Tulane University School of Medicine:
- MD degree,
- Residency, and
- Fellowship verifications
Tulane University Uptown Registrar's Office handles all other verifications not listed above.
The National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) is not affiliated with Tulane's Graduate Medical Education Office (GME). If the NSC is unable to verify a physician, the request must be verified by GME according to our procedures and fees.
Submitting a Request
Requests can be made either online or via mail. Requests must have all the required information and be fully paid for before we can process it.
Verification Requests Required Information
All verification requests submitted to the GME office MUST contain the following information:
- Physician's legal name while attending Tulane (i.e., your maiden name)
- Type of degree verification (example: MD degree and/or postgraduate training)
- Graduation or completion date (month/day/year)
- Legibly signed authorization release form if the request is being made by a third party
Submit a Request Online
Each form handles different types of credentialing documents. Review the below to determine which form best suits your needs. If you are requesting both types of documents, you will need to fill out each form.
State Board Credentialing
- Post-Graduate Training Certificate
- Transcript
- Dean's Letter (MSPE)*
- Certified Medical Degree Diploma
- Other - Specify
Other Credentialing
- Employers' Verification Requests
- Certified Medical Degree Diploma
- Certified Post Graduate Completion Certificate
- Medical School Transcript
- Medical School Dean’s Letter (MSPE)*
- ERAS/MIDUS Fellowship Uploads (includes Dean's Letter (MSPE) Transcript)
Payment
We do not process any requests until the required payment is received.
Payment Options
You have several options to submit a payment: Credit Card Payments, OR By Mail - Check or Money Order
Credit Card Payments
Credit card payments can be processed directly via the form. VISA, MASTERCARD or DISCOVER are accepted.
By Mail - Check or Money Order
Payable to: Tulane University - GME
Mail to: Tulane University School of Medicine
Office of Graduate Medical Education
1430 Tulane Avenue #8025
New Orleans, LA 70112
Pre-paid air bills are accepted (FedEx only).
Mailed requests and payments must include:
- Physician's legal name while attending Tulane (i.e., your Maiden Name)
- Year of graduation (month/day/year)
- Your contact information
- Instructions on where to send the documents**
** A copy of the document to be verified must be uploaded within the online request. We do not always have a copy in the file.
Verification Processing Times
All requests will be processed in the order received and will be verified within a 2–4 week period based on the volume of requests received. Verifications from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s may take longer to process. Any requests received without the required information will not be processed. Please include an email address for quicker turnaround of verification.
Questions?
Email: TUSOMCredentialing@tulane.edu
