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Medicine, MD at Tulane University

Tulane University, United States

Programme overview

The Tulane MD curriculum prepares physicians with the knowledge, skills and behaviours for any specialty. Years 1 and 2 are pre-clinical system-based modules in two phases, with clinical skills starting early in Year 1.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Duration: 4 years (149 credit hours)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

What you will study

Year 1 covers Gross Anatomy, Biochemistry, Genetics, Histology, Physiology and Foundations of Medicine; Year 2 covers Brain, Mind and Behavior, Immunology, Pathology, Pharmacology and Clinical Diagnosis. Year 3 has seven clerkships (Family Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Neurology, OB/GYN, Medicine); Year 4 adds an acting internship and electives. Passing USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK are required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Pre-clinical MD curriculum is available only to students accepted into Tulane's MD programme.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 4 years (149 credit hours)

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