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Tulane Accelerated Physician Training Program
Marc J Kahn, MD, MBA
Peterman-Prosser Professor
Tulane University School of Medicine
Issues• Cost of education
• Time required to become a physician
• Medicine as a service profession
• Maturity required to succeed as a
physician
Cost of College
• 4 years undergraduate=$27,293/yr
(Collegeboard®)
• Net present value = $145,464 (with
growth and living expenses)
Cost of Medical School
• Average tuition =$39,428 (USNews)
• Net present value = $195,965 (with
growth and living expenses)
TAP-TP• 6 +1 program combining 90
undergraduate credits over 2 years
• Mandatory year of public service with
Americorps VISTA, or Renew®
Charter Schools
• Followed by 4 years medical school
Selection Process
• Chosen After matriculation to Tulane
• Application due mid October
• Panel interview
• Selection by November
Undergraduate issues
• 90 credit hours over 2 years
• Need to be in HONORS program
• Cell and Molecular Biology Major
• AP/IB credits
• Get BS degree after yr 1 of medical
school
Undergraduate Issues
• Maturity
• Ability to do work
• Suitability
• Not a program for everyone
• Follow up/nurturing
Service Component• AmeriCorps*VISTA in New Orleans
• Weekly Networking & Professional
Development
• Non-medical service placements
Registrar Issues
• Keep in contact
• Review Transcripts per semester
• Advise/Mentor
• Communication
• Scheduling
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