Tulane University, officially the Tulane University of Louisiana, is a private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 1834 as the Medical College of Louisiana, it was turned into a comprehensive public university as the University of Louisiana by the state legislature in 1847. The institution became private under the endowments of Paul Tulane and Josephine Louise Newcomb in 1884 and 1887. The Tulane University Law School and Tulane University Medical School are, respectively, the 12th oldest law school and 15th oldest medical school in the United States.
Located in vibrant New Orleans, Louisiana, the Department of Medicine at Tulane University of Louisiana is one of the nation's oldest medical schools, founded in 1834. It is dedicated to comprehensive medical education, impactful research, and high-quality patient care. The department offers a diverse range of programs including the Doctor of Medicine (MD), Physician Assistant (PA), and various Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in biomedical sciences, alongside combined degree options. Students gain valuable clinical experience integrated within the New Orleans healthcare network, including Tulane Medical Center and community clinics. This dynamic environment fosters learning, research, and practice in a city with a unique cultural and healthcare landscape.
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