Student Research
The Importance of Research
Research is the driving force for all medical advancement. Research experiences teach the critical thinking skills that are vital for evidence-based and value-based medicine. While research experiences are increasingly important for residency applications, they can also provide a start in academic medicine.
Research is the driving force for all medical advancement. Research experiences teach the critical thinking skills that are vital for evidence-based and value-based medicine. While research experiences are increasingly important for residency applications, they can also provide a start in academic medicine.
Interdisciplinary PhD
Tulane’s Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Sciences offers an interdisciplinary and highly customizable graduate experience designed to support diverse career goals. Students receive full financial support, including tuition, health insurance, and a $35,000 annual stipend. The program emphasizes early coursework in core scientific disciplines, hands-on research through lab rotations, and mentorship from over 100 faculty across basic science and clinical departments. Located in vibrant New Orleans, the program combines academic rigor with a culturally rich setting.
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Whether you're preparing for a career in healthcare or scientific research, Tulane’s one- and two-year MS programs offer the academic rigor, research opportunities, and professional development to help you rise above the rest. With applications opening September 1, choose from focused one-year programs designed to strengthen your path to medical or health professions—or explore immersive, research-intensive two-year tracks that equip you for impactful careers in academia, industry, and beyond.
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Getting Started in Research
Step 1. Assess your free time
It is important that you are honest about the time you can commit to research. Your first responsibility is to passing your classwork. Do not allow research to prevent that. If you can make the time, determine what kind of research experience you would like. There are short-term research experiences, the 8 week summer experience (ASPIRE program), the 4 year research with distinction (formerly DeBakey) program as well as year out experiences and the MD/PhD program.
Step 2. Determine your interests
The goal of performing research in medical school is to have experiences that will allow you to develop intellectually and produce scholarly products (publications, posters and presentations at local and national meetings). Given the time constraints on students, it is strongly suggested that focus on research that you have interest in and that aligns with your career goals.
Step 3. Find a project and mentor
All student research requires mentorship. There are a number of ways to find mentors. You can view the list of mentors by department. You can also find a list of program directors.
Step 1. Assess your free time
It is important that you are honest about the time you can commit to research. Your first responsibility is to passing your classwork. Do not allow research to prevent that. If you can make the time, determine what kind of research experience you would like. There are short-term research experiences, the 8 week summer experience (ASPIRE program), the 4 year research with distinction (formerly DeBakey) program as well as year out experiences and the MD/PhD program.
Step 2. Determine your interests
The goal of performing research in medical school is to have experiences that will allow you to develop intellectually and produce scholarly products (publications, posters and presentations at local and national meetings). Given the time constraints on students, it is strongly suggested that focus on research that you have interest in and that aligns with your career goals.
Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program Virtual Tour
Train, Discover, and Thrive in a City Like No Other
Join Tulane’s Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences and immerse yourself in a dynamic, collaborative research environment led by world-renowned faculty—all in the heart of New Orleans. Explore PhD and Master’s programs across diverse biomedical fields and shape the future of science and medicine.
Join Tulane’s Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences and immerse yourself in a dynamic, collaborative research environment led by world-renowned faculty—all in the heart of New Orleans. Explore PhD and Master’s programs across diverse biomedical fields and shape the future of science and medicine.
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Tulane Biomedical Sciences Office
1430 Tulane Ave. Mail Code #8656
Room 1524
New Orleans, LA 70112
phone: 504-988-5226
fax: 504-988-3779
bms@tulane.edu
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Closed on University Holidays
For all application inquiries, please email: bms@tulane.edu, or call 504-988-5226.
