What Research Opportunities are Available at TUSOM?
Tulane University School of Medicine encourages and supports medical student participation in research and scholarly activities. The Research Network website is designed to assist students in identifying their interests, finding suitable research projects, and matching them with mentors within our research community.
Click here to explore and apply for projects.
See below for basic information related to the different types of research, including the relevant contact person, should you have questions.
If you are interested in basic/bench research, please click here for a list of faculty engaged in research.
Should you have any questions or need information, please contact Dr. Derek Pociask.
For students interested in research in one of the core clerkship departments, please contact the individuals listed below:
• Psychiatry: Dr. Erin Stanton
• Pediatrics: Dr. Margee Huntwork
• Family Medicine: Dr. Kiernan Smith or Adam Peltz
• Neurology: Devan Orellana
• Surgery: Dr. Danielle Tatum
• Ob/Gyn: Dr. Chi Dola
• Internal Medicine: Dr. Matthew Burow
If you are seeking other departmental-specific research opportunities, the Specialty Career Websites all have a contact person or instructions on how to get involved listed under "Research."
Clinical/Translational Research
Student must watch the following video prior to seeking a clinical/translational research opportunity
Contact Dr. Vivian Fonseca for more information.
Students interested in medical education research should contact Dr. Guen Rae or Dr. Chayan Chakraborti for more information.
Physician Scientist MD/PhD Program
Students interested in the Ph.D/MD program should contact BMS@tulane.edu for more information.
More information on this program can be found here.
To see some of the scholarly activities of current PSP students, see here.
Population & Public Health Research
Students interested in population and public health research should contact Dr. Tonette Krousel-Wood for more information.
If you are interested in the MD/MPH program’s research opportunities, more information can be found here
External Research Training Opportunities
The NIH Clinical Center offers training to help prepare the next generation of translational and clinician scientists. Innovative programs include summer internships, postbaccalaureate fellowships, clinical elective rotations, medical student research programs, graduate medical education, and continuing medical education.
Click HERE for available opportunities.
