Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
About This Program
We are an integral part of the Pediatric Heart Institute at Monroe Carroll Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, with a diverse faculty of 35 pediatric cardiologists working alongside colleagues in cardiac surgery, critical care and cardiac anesthesia. This provides a rich clinical learning experience for our fellow trainees. Our fellows also benefit from strong research mentorship within the Division of Pediatric Cardiology and other areas of Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Many of our r
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mary Ellen Dees, MD
Vanderbilt Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Martika Robertson
Monroe J Carell Jr Children's Hosp
Locations
Vanderbilt Children's Hosp
Div of Ped Cardiology Ste 5230 DOT
2200 Children's Way
Nashville, TN 37232
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Sep 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
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 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.