Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
About This Program
Comprehensive training with training across three different sites including a large tertiary care center - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, VA health system and safety-net hospital - Nashville General Hospital. Exceptional research opportunities available for clinical and translational research. For interested candidates such candidates support for optional third year available. MSK US curriculum.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Tyler Reese, MD
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Megan Porter, MD, MBA
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
MCN T3113
1161 21st Ave S
Nashville, TN 37232
1818 Albion St
Nashville, TN 37208
1310 24th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37212-2637
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Jul 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
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
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.