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November 2025 Updates
GESS 4930-01 Hurricane Katrina and U.S. Public Policy: Race, Gender, and Justice
This summer course examines how race, class, gender, disability, and public policy shaped who survived Katrina, who could evacuate, and who was able to return home. We’ll explore environmental racism, disaster capitalism, housing discrimination, public health disparities, and grassroots resistance — all through the lived histories and untold stories of New Orleans.
May 26–June 26 | Online Synchronous | MTWRF, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM | 3 credits | No prerequisites
Open to all students. Fulfills Race & Inclusion Requirement.
Email slee45@tulane.edu with any questions.
Tulane Summer in Paris
If you are thinking about studying abroad this summer, please consider the Summer in Paris program. During this month-long program (June 1-30), students take six credits taught by Tulane faculty. All courses are offered in English, so no knowledge of French is needed. Classes are based on excursions and guest speakers, so students get a lot of experience outside the traditional classroom.
Best of all, we are offering two health-related courses! You can take SPHU 2030 – Public health in France and/or SPHU 3070 – The French medical system: history and present. We also offer fantastic courses in international business and law and French pop culture. See the website for all the details.
Reach out to Dr. Janna Wisniewski, jwisnie@tulane.edu, if you have questions.
Apply by December 1st to be considered for scholarships. Final deadline is February 1st. Click here to apply.
Tulane Summer in Stockholm
This one month program explores the “Beauty on the Water” through an interdisciplinary lens. Students will choose two courses in the arts and sciences with Stockholm as the classroom. Courses count for Natural Sciences and Aesthetics and Creative Arts NTC attributes.
Program cost includes tuition, hosing, excursions, and more. Contact the faculty director with questions: Faculty Director – Dr. Donata Henry (droome@tulane.edu)
Apply by December 1st to be considered for scholarships. Final deadline is February 1st. Apply here.
COLQ 3601 Adverse Childhood Experiences
Can be taken for public health elective credit.
This course takes a unique 360 perspective on early adversity, violence, and child maltreatment. Through integrating hands on experiences, small group discussions, internationally renowned guest speakers, community engagement and writing and social media assignments students are expected to increase their ability to think across disciplines, specifically neuroscience, public health, law, public policy and psychology.
Please note that contrary to the flyer, discussion sections will only be offered on Monday from 5 to 5:50 PM.
vpi@tulane.edu
October 2025 Updates
Mardi Gras First Aid Station Volunteers
The New Orleans Medical Reserve Corps is starting early on Mardi Gras First Aid Station recruitment. Mardi Gras First Aid Stations provide basic care along parade routes, helping to reduce the strain on first responders and keep parade goers safe. Stations will run for the 10 days of parades along the St. Charles parade route from February 6th-8th and February 11th-17th in 2026.
First Aid Station volunteers are required to complete the following:
- Have an active Basic Life Support CPR certification (or higher) – dates for no-cost training are posted online at https://nolaready.galaxydigital.com/need/ Alternative trainings are available via American Heart Association – https://atlas.heart.org/
- Attend 1 City of New Orleans First Aid Station orientation – will take place in January 2026
For volunteers who are interested in learning more about volunteer roles with our partners at the American Red Cross, including driving the Emergency Response Vehicles and supporting non-medical logistics for the stations, please out to LaRaunda Hartford – laraunda.hartford@redcross.org.
More info on the NOMRC can be found here: https://nola.gov/next/public-health-emergencies-environmental-health/topics/new-orleans-medical-reserve-corps-(nomrc)/
Global Perspectives in Health Summer Course in Belize
The summer course “Global Perspectives in Health” in Belize is scheduled for June 27 – July 11, 2026. Dr. Cropley will be teaching it, as well as guest lectures from Belizean and global leaders from PAHO, UNICEF, Ministry of Health, Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, Indigenous studies scholars, and more. Email Dr. Cropley for more information: lcropley@tulane.edu.
In addition to this course, Center For Engaged Learning Abroad (CELA) offers courses in Nursing In Belize, Tropical Marine Ecology, Large Animal Veterinary Practice In The Tropics, and Wildlife Health And Conservation. See more and apply here: https://celabelize.com/
September 2025 Updates
MedServe Fellowship
Catalyzing Community Change Through Primary Care: A Two-Year Fellowship
MedServe places future physicians in “rock star” primary care clinics across rural and other medically underserved communities in North Carolina. As Fellows, students work in both a clinical role (e.g., as a medical assistant) and a community role (e.g., as a health coach).
Early Bird application opens October 1st and closes December 1st. Main Round applications close 2/15/26. Apply early for best clinic matches.
View the flyer for more information. Find details and the application on the website: www.med-serve.org