Admission to the Physician/Scientist Program
	By its nature the P/S program requires that students have clearly defined long-term goals as well as a realistic appreciation of those goals.  While rewarding, a career that demands expertise in the rapidly evolving fields of clinical medicine and science will always be challenging.  For these reasons, applicants to the P/SP must demonstrate a refined understanding of this career choice.  Applicants must have evidence of meaningful research experience with strong letters of support from their supervisors.  Publications are not required but are a means of demonstrating research productivity.  Applicants whose research experience is limited to a summer in a laboratory will be at a significant disadvantage.  Applicants must also be able to articulate cogent reasons for becoming a physician rather than a non-physician medical researcher.  In this regard, exposure to "people professions" (such as teaching, nursing, social work) may be invaluable.

Admission Guidelines

• Individuals who wish to apply to the P/SP at Tulane must complete the AMCAS M.D./Ph.D. application in addition to marking the "Physician/Scientist Program" box on the Tulane School of Medicine secondary application form.   The GRE is not required.  Application to the Graduate School is not required but you should keep a copy of your application for use by your chosen graduate program.
  
• The deadline for applications is December 1, 2006.  All material must be postmarked by this date.
  
• The application is reviewed by the P/SP selection committee.  Applicants who are invited for an interview will be asked to select one of three dates.
  
• Applicants who are not selected for an interview or for admission to the program may have their applications forwarded to the Medical School for consideration. 
  
• We encourage applicants to stay with students during their visit to New Orleans.  A list of student hosts is available from the Office of Admissions.