Vanderbilt University Medical Center Surgical Pathology Program
About This Program
Clinical fellowship programs at VUMC feature a diverse and abundant case mix, mentorship from nationally regarded faculty members, and opportunities for - clinical research. Fellowship training occurs in state-of-the-art facilities at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Vanderbilt Medical Laboratories. Our programs have a well-deserved national reputation for training superb graduates who are in great demand for positions in both academia and private practice.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mirna B Podoll, MD
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Primary Program Contact
Tapherine DeVany, BS
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Locations
C-2104A McN
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1161 21st Ave S
Nashville, TN 37232-0011
Application Information
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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
Interview Period Starts
Jul 7, 2025 - Jul 7, 2025
2027 - 2028
Interview Period Starts
Jul 7, 2025 - Jul 7, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-7
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.