Welcoming the Tulane School of Medicine Class of 2029

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Tulane University School of Medicine will welcome 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 will take place Sunday, August 4, 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 ceremony will be livestreamed for friends and family unable to attend in person. Watch live here.

We look forward to celebrating this milestone and welcoming the Class of 2029 to Tulane School of Medicine!