• How long is the program?
  • ​Two years (begin in January, graduate in December)
• When do classes begin? 
  • Early January (Spring Semester)​​
• How many student are accepted each year?
  • 8-12
• How do I obtain surgical pathology exposure?​
  • Shadowing hours with a Pathologists’ Assistant are encouraged. Any paid employment, shadowing, or an internship in the anatomic pathology lab would be helpful.
• ​Do you give preference to Louisiana residents?
  • ​No, Tulane is a private university. We make no distinction by state of residency in the admissions process and the tuition rates are the same regardless of state of residency.
• ​Is there a minimum of shadowing/experience hours needed?
  • ​No, applications will be considered on an individual basis. Hours and experience may vary.
• ​Do one of my letters of recommendation need to come from a professor? 
  • ​No, letters of recommendation should be submitted from those who can attest to the applicant's skills, experiences, and character.
• ​When does the application cycle open and close?
  • ​Applications are accepted between March 1 and June 15th on a rolling admissions basis. 
• ​When are applicants interviewed?
  • The interview process is two step. Beginning in mid-May, select applicants will be invited for an initial interview via Zoom. The initial interviews will take place throughout late May and June. Select applicants will be invited for a second interview to take place on campus in July.