Tulane School of Medicine 50th Reunion

SOM Reunion

Class of 1976 

May 14-15, 2026

 

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50th Reunion Events

During this milestone reunion, connect with classmates, friends, and Tulane in New Orleans! 

Schedule below is tentative and subject to change. All alumni and their guests must register for reunion events by the deadline of Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Events are adults only.

The Tulane Medical Alumni Association would like to know the unique personalities and characteristics that make up the Class of 1976. Please use this form to tell us about yourself. Information submitted will be edited for presentation in the reunion book. The deadline to submit for the book is Sunday, March 1, 2026.


Host Hotel
The Higgins Hotel New Orleans
1000 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

The group block at the host hotel is currently sold out. Click here for other hotel accommodations.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Golden Graduates Brunch*
8:30 AM - Check in
9:00 AM - 10:45 AM - Brunch Program 
The Higgins Hotel, Arcadia C (2nd floor)
1000 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Attire: Business

*Second diplomas will be presented to all 50th reunion celebrants by Dean Lee Hamm, along with the presentation of the Tulane Medical Alumni Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award to a member of the Class of 1976.

Tour: Medical District & Tulane School of Medicine*
(sponsored by the Tulane Medical Alumni Association)
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Higgins Hotel’s side entrance on Andrew Higgins Blvd.
Attire: Casual

*Bus transportation will be provided to and from The Higgins. The bus tour will last approximately 1.5 hours and include an overview of Tulane’s Downtown Campus and the New Orleans Medical Corridor. There will be one stop at Tulane School of Medicine’s Hutchinson Building at 1430 Tulane Avenue that will require some walking.

Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres 
(sponsored by the Tulane Medical Alumni Association)
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Higgins Hotel Patriot’s Circle (1st floor)
1000 Magazine Street, New Orleans LA 70130
Attire: Business

 

 

Friday, May 15, 2026

Tulane Med Student Experience Presentation/Breakfast Reception*
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
The Higgins Hotel, Patriot’s Circle (1st Floor)
1000 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

*Learn about what med school is like for our med students from school leaders and students. Dr. Ronald Quinton (Class of ‘76) will also share information about Tulane’s Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine (GCCM). Registrants will enjoy snacks provided by the GCCM, in addition to a continental breakfast.

National World War II Museum (Self-Tour)*
Open daily, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

*Reunion celebrants and their guests can purchase discounted tickets with their reunion registration to visit the museum at any time during their stay in New Orleans.

Class of 1976 50th Reunion Dinner
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Calcasieu
930 Tchoupitoulas Street, Suite A, New Orleans, LA 70130
Attire: Cocktail attire / Suit or sports jacket encouraged for men, ties optional