Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
About This Program
The pediatric residency program at Vanderbilt is made up of bright and motivated individuals from diverse backgrounds who are dedicated to becoming the best pediatricians they can be. At VUMC, you will find a busy and robust clinical training balanced with a dedication to education and focus on personal well-being. Our goal is for you to train in a culture of belonging and inclusivity where we value teamwork, intellectual curiosity, cultural humility, a growth mindset, grit, and FUN! -
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Whitney Lee Browning, MD
Monroe Carell Jr Childrens' Hosp at Vand
Primary Program Contact
Savannah Britt, MD
Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hosp at Vand
Locations
Monroe Carell Jr Childrens' Hosp at Vand
8159 Dot
2200 Childrens Way
Nashville, TN 37232-0005
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 26, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
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
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
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.