Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
About This Program
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a 1000-bed quaternary care hospital and the only major academic tertiary center for an estimated 5 million people in the Southeast. Residents manage a large number of patients with complex medical conditions in an environment that emphasizes resident autonomy, bedside teaching, science, and a physiology-based approach to medicine. Approximately 75% of our graduates enter subspecialty training, and a majority pursue academic careers.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
John Addison Mcpherson, MD
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Kristy D Braden
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
D-3100 Med Ctr N
1161 21st Ave S
Nashville, TN 37232-2358
1310 24th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37212-2637
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 30, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2026 - Jan 30, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15-20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.