Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our clinical training program provides a rich experience with dedicated services for general pediatric infectious diseases, immunocompromised hosts, and outpatient ID. As a tertiary care children's hospital with a wide catchment area and active transplant programs, we have no shortage of interesting cases and learning opportunities. The Pediatric ID faculty at Vanderbilt are deeply committed to mentorship and to the development of the next generation of the Pediatric ID physicians.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sophie E Katz, MD, MPH, MD
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Rachel A Brown, MD
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
MC> D7225
1161 21st Ave So
Nashville, TN 37212
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
- 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
Application Due
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 14, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 13, 2026 - Dec 15, 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
- Dental insurance
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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.