Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
About This Program
A core mission of the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at VUMC is to provide our trainees with the clinical and scholarly skills needed to develop into a successful pediatric hematologist/oncologist. Our fellowship provides comprehensive clinical exposure and training in hematology, oncology, hematopoietic stem cell transplant, and immunotherapy in conjunction with rigorous training in scholarship.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Richard Ho, MD, MSc
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Christine L Rossney, MEd
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
397 Preston Research Bldg
2220 Pierce Ave
Nashville, TN 37232
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
Data not provided by program
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
Application Due
Jul 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 22, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 21, 2026 - Nov 6, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-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.