Tulane University School of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics offers a comprehensive range of academic programs designed to train the next generation of pediatric leaders across the continuum of care. Learners benefit from a diverse, high-volume clinical environment that spans primary care, tertiary care, and specialized pediatric services across multiple healthcare systems in the New Orleans region.
Medical Student Education
Tulane provides robust pediatric education for medical students, integrating clinical exposure with foundational pediatric knowledge. Students train in a variety of settings, gaining early experience with diverse patient populations and healthcare delivery models.
Residency Programs
The Pediatrics Residency Program delivers broad-based clinical training, emphasizing evidence-based care, community engagement, and health equity. Residents rotate through leading partner institutions, caring for patients across a wide spectrum of medical and social complexity while developing skills as clinicians, educators, and advocates.
Combined and specialized residency tracks (such as Medicine-Pediatrics and Pediatrics/Psychiatry/Child Psychiatry) provide additional opportunities for interdisciplinary training and leadership development.
Fellowship Training
Subspecialty fellowships offer advanced training in key pediatric disciplines, preparing fellows for careers in academic medicine, research, and specialized clinical practice.
Research & Scholarly Activity
Tulane Pediatrics emphasizes innovation and discovery, with trainees actively engaged in clinical, translational, and community-based research. Programs are supported by strong institutional partnerships and opportunities for mentorship.
Training Environment
Across all programs, trainees benefit from exposure to diverse patient populations and healthcare settings, including children’s hospitals, community clinics, and specialty centers. This breadth of experience prepares graduates to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care in any setting.
