Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our program offers a comprehensive clinical and surgical experience, focusing on the needs of patients in Middle Tennessee and the surrounding areas. It includes a curriculum where residents rotate and have strong mentorship through all eye specialties. We offer access to research, top-notch facilities, and many surgical cases during which residents participate as surgeons and gain the knowledge necessary to be excellent eye clinicians and surgeons. Our strongest suit is camaraderie!
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Reid Longmuir, MD, BS
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Silvia M Clavijo, MHA
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Ophthalmology Program
2311 Pierce Ave
Nashville, TN 37232-0025
1161 21st Ave S
Nashville, TN 37232-2104
1310 24th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37212-2637
1818 Albion St
Nashville, TN 37208
3400 Lebanon Rd
Murfreesboro, TN 37139
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- 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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 2, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
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-2 through PGY-4
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.