Tulane Accelerated Physician Training Program Marc J Kahn, MD, MBA Peterman-Prosser Professor Tulane University School of Medicine

• Cost of education Issues • 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)

Cost of Education • Net Present Value of $341,430

• 8 years in US Time

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

VISTA Placements • Outward Bound • Latino Agricultural Collaborative • New Orleans Family Services

Public Service year • Non-medical • Grant Writing • Tutoring • Mentoring • Personnel management

Registrar Issues • Keep in contact • Review Transcripts per semester • Advise/Mentor • Communication • Scheduling

How important is service?

How concerned should we be with student debt considering value of an MD degree?

What are the audience concerns with such a program?

What are some predicted outcomes of such a program?

Unintended consequences?

Discussion and Questions