Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
About This Program
Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program provides robust training in both clinical experiences and research opportunities. We provide a structured mentorship program to aid fellows in selecting from one of three fellowship tracks (lab-based physician, clinical investigator, or academic clinician). VUMC aims to recruit both faculty and fellows who want to work in a collegial, collaborative environment and our fellows build lifelong friendships and networks.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Katherine J Walsh, MAE, MD
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Stephanie P Bruce
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
777 Preston Research Bldg
2220 Pierce Ave
Nashville, TN 37232
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
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 27, 2025 - Oct 3, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 15, 2026 - Oct 30, 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
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-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.