Holidays 2007-08
Students in the Master of Science Program in Pharmacology are not entitled to vacation as such. Other than the semester break (as outlined in the Academic Calendar), University Holidays are those listed below:

Housing
See Tulane's Web site for housing for on/off campus sites: www2.tulane.edu/och/och.
You may also look into housing/apartment availability by contacting the downtown university housing site Deming Pavillion (Medical School) at (504) 988-6275. Alternatively, you can access the Internet for various apartment guides at http://www.homestore.com/, http://www.nola.com/, and http://www.apartments-in-new-orleans.net/. You may also contact, via the Internet, a local real estate company that lists apartments with no associated finder fees.

Insurance
Tulane Medical Center graduate and professional students are eligible for care at the Student Health Service. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain a routine physical examination prior to entering and to ensure that immunizations are current. Most illnesses and/or accidents are treated directly by the Student Health Service. Dental work and refractions for glasses are the student's responsibility. The University's policy is that students must have health insurance coverage. This requirement can be met by subscribing to the Student Health Insurance Plan offered through the University, or by providing evidence of coverage under your parent's or your own hospitalization plan. Contact the Office of the Dean of Students, Suite 215, University Center, New Orleans, LA 70118 (865-5181) for further information.

Mailboxes
Mailboxes are assigned to all students and faculty and are located in Room 3561. Students are asked to check their mailboxes daily, as they may contain important notices regarding course work, seminars and other current information. Telephone messages are often relayed in this manner. All students should give their email addresses to the department office.

Financial Aid
There is no financial aid available from the department or university for the program. Information on other financial aid can be obtained from the university's Office of Financial Aid.

Supplies
Supplies needed to carry out research and course requirements must be requested through the student's advisor. The department is not responsible for textbooks, etc., needed by the trainee for courses taken.

Advances in Pharmacology
Advances in Pharmacology is held each Wednesday at 12:00 noon in room 4700 during the academic year. The name of the speaker and topic will be posted on the bulletin board in the hallway of the pharmacology department. All students are required to attend. Even though you may not be registered for Advances in Pharmacology, you may be called upon to present in the course. After you have become acquainted with the course concept, please speak with Dr. Kadowitz, Course Director, regarding the specifics and approximate time you are expected to make a presentation.

Medical Library
The Medical Library is primarily a reference library for the use of professional personnel in medicine and allied sciences. A complete guide to the use of the library will be helpful to new students. These are in the Medical Library at the front desk.