One of the nation's most recognized centers for medical education, Tulane University School of Medicine is a vibrant center for education, research and public service. Tulane University School of Medicine is the second-oldest medical school in the Deep South and the 15th oldest medical school in the United States. TUSOM’s students are not only challenged academically, but immersed in the New Orleans’s community as they strive to fulfill the school’s mission of improving human health and fostering healthy communities.