Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our program is focused on training pediatric nephrologists to be exceptional clinicians, dedicated educators, informed researchers, and leaders within the realm of pediatrics. This is achieved by our combination of a robust clinical inpatient and outpatient practice, access to educational and research opportunities throughout the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), commitment to collaborative relationships with other pediatric and adult subspecialists, while maintaining a tight-knit rel
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Rene George Vandevoorde, MD
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Mattie Goostree, BA
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
DOT 11134B
2200 Childrens Way
Nashville, TN 37232
1161 21st Ave S
Nashville, TN 37232-2104
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
Open House
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
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
Jul 20, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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.