Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
About This Program
Fellows undergo intensive clinical training during year one including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, PEG tube placement, and esophageal dilatation. During clinical time, fellows rotate at Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville VA , and Vanderbilt GI Clinic. Each fellow has two continuity clinics; one at VUMC and the other at the VA. Second and third years are tailored to the interests of the individual fellow. There is weekly journal club, GI grand rounds, and clinical case conference.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Robin Dalal, MD
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Lisa Dunlop
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Room 1030C
2215 B Garland Ave, MRBIV
Nashville, TN 37232-0001
1310 24th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37212-2637
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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: Clinical experience in the US
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
Jul 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 5, 2025 - Sep 23, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 7, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
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
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 17 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.