Tulane has a number of special programs that require students to apply through an alternate route. Information for applying to the following programs can be found below: Dietetic Internship Program
Diploma Course in Tropical Medicine and Traveler's Health
MD/MPH Program
MMM Program
Special Student Status
*Applicants to all other programs, including all other joint degree programs, must apply via SOPHAS Dietetic Internship Program
Applicants to the dietetic internship program at Tulane School of Public Health will be working with Marsha Piacun, who manages the program. To apply to the Dietetic Internship program, please submit the following to the Office of Admissions at the Office of Admissions at the address listed at the bottom of the page. - A completed application form
- Official signed and sealed transcripts from degree granting institution
Diploma Course in Tropical Medical Medicine and Traveler's Health
Applicants should hold the degree of doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathic medicine, or its equivalent from a recognized institution. Applications from other qualified health professionals, such as registered nurses and physician’s assistants, will beconsidered on a case-by-case basis. Like the MPH&TM program, the Diploma Course is open to students in the Tulane University School of Medicine.
To apply for the Diploma Course in Tropical Medicine and Traveler's Health, please submit the following to the Office of Admissions at the address listed at the bottom of the page: - A completed application form
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official signed and sealed transcripts from degree granting institution (medical degree or other equivalent)
MD/MPH Program
Applicants to the MD/MPH Program must first apply and be admitted to the School of Medicine before applying to the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Applicants should apply to this progam online, using the centralized AMCAS application. Upon acceptance to the School of Medicine, applicants interested in the MD/MPH program should contact Ms. Alyss Dierker for further instructions. MMM Program
The Master of Medical Management (MMM) Program is designed exclusively for physicians who are assuming executive leadership roles in the delivery of health services and who need advanced management and leadership training to support this new direction in their professional careers.Please contact program manager Alan Czaplicki with any questions about the program. Applicants must submit the following to the Office of Admissions at the address listed at the bottom of the page: A completed application form
Official signed and sealed transcripts from previously attended institutions
Three letters of recommendation
Current CV or resume
Career statement Special Student Status
Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine encourages prospective students, former students, local professionals, and others to take classes in the school as a non-degree seeking "special student." Special students are permitted to enroll in two courses, or six hours, per semester upon approval from the Dean of Admissions. To obtain special student status, please submit the followingto the Office of Admissions at the address listed at the bottom of the page: - A completed application form
- Official signed and sealed transcripts from previously attended institutions must be submitted to the Office of Admissions
- A short statement that lists the courses you wish to take
If a special student decides that he/she would like to pursue a degree, an official SOPHAS application is required.
Mailing Address
Applicants to all programs listed above should send application materials to: Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
1440 Canal Street, Suite 2460-SL29
New Orleans, LA 70112 | 
