We accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) system. Our recruitment committee annually undergoes extensive training on implicit bias. We review applications thoroughly, with an interest in candidates who model our core principles - candidates committed to education, who think differently, who believe in the spirit of teamwork, and who welcome the uniqueness of our patient population.
Applications are considered complete when the following documents have been received:
- ERAS Application
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- USMLE Step I & II Scores
- Medical School Transcript
USMLE Step II and MSPE letters must be included for applications to be considered complete.
To be eligible for selection, an applicant must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or a non-U.S. citizen who does not require visa sponsorship or is eligible for J1 visa sponsorship and
- Be in good standing/graduate from
- an allopathic medical school in the U.S. or Canada that is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or
- an osteopathic medical school in the U.S. or Canada that is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (OAO) or
- a medical school outside of the U.S. or Canada that is accredited by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
The Tulane General Surgery Residency participates in the National Resident Matching Program:
- NRMP number for categorical positions is 3073440C0
- NRMP number for preliminary positions is 3073440P1
2025-2026 Interviews
Interview Dates
- Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- Friday, December 4, 2026
- Wednesday, December 16, 2026
- Friday, January 8, 2027
Candidate Reception
All applicants invited to interview will also be invited to a social event the evening before. We encourage those who are able to attend to join us, meet our residents and faculty, and learn more about the program.