Welcoming the Tulane School of Medicine Class of 2029
Tulane University School of Medicine welcomed 190 new medical students at this year’s White Coat Ceremony, a symbolic milestone marking the beginning of their journey to becoming physicians. The ceremony took place Sunday, August 3, at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts in New Orleans.
The incoming class was selected from a competitive pool of 13,814 applicants. The students represent a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, bringing fresh perspectives and energy to the Tulane community.
This year’s class includes:
100 women and 90 men
Students from 35 U.S. states and 11 countries
Graduates of 85 colleges and universities, including 59 from Tulane and 8 from LSU
An average GPA of 3.70 and an average MCAT score of 510
An age range from 20 to 45, with an average age of 24
9 students with a Tulane School of Medicine alum in their family
3 students with a sibling currently enrolled at Tulane School of Medicine
The White Coat Ceremony is a tradition that celebrates the start of medical education while reinforcing the values of professionalism, compassion, and patient-centered care. Each student will be presented with a white coat, symbolizing their commitment to those values as they begin their training.
The event was live streamed and the recording is available here.
Congratulations to the Tulane M.D. Class of 2029!
