Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Nashville, TNLast Updated: 8/20/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
5 Hours
Hospital Outpatient
70%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

Subsidized child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Hospice/home care experience
Yes
Research rotation
Optional

Tracks & Educational Features

Academic or clinician educator track
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
No
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$89K

Year 7

Year 7
$89,060

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.

Vacation Days17
Sick Days12