Tulane University Program

Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
New Orleans, LA(New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#126
Specialty Rank
$62,222
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
#126
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
37th Percentile
Top 63% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4202121235
NRMP Code:
3073420A1
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
88

Contact Information

Mandy C Weidenhaft
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
230
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
10
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
22
00
Female Faculty:
40.9%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Tulane diagnostic radiology residency provides residents with an excellent volume and variety of cases through inpatient, outpatient and emergency department settings. The Tulane hospital experience is supplemented by rotations with the Children's Hospital of New Orleans, the New Orleans's VA and a private practice interventional radiologist. We are also able to offer ESIR (early specialization in interventional radiology) to one resident per year.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$62,222
PGY-1
$62,222
PGY-2
$64,290
PGY-3
$66,975
PGY-4
$69,979
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
New Orleans, LA
Metropolitan Area
New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
4,640,546

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
66(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$306K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$43K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
25.3%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
4,640,546
Median Age
26 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.41000000000000003
Poverty Rate
21.0%
Unemployment Rate
9.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
66°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
282 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
51%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.40
Gym Membership
41

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$62,222
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$94,276
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4202121235
NRMP Code:
3073420A1
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
88
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Mandy C Weidenhaft
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 10/31/2025
Interview Period:
11/4/2025 - 1/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
230

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
3073420A1, 3073140P4

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Tulane University School of Medicine
Primary Teaching Site:
Tulane University School of Medicine
Contact Person:
Ellen V Walker
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5
PGY-4:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
25.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
36th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
25.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.

Resources & Tools

External Resources & Official Links

Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

Match Organizations

Medical Education

Specialty Organizations