Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
About This Program
Vanderbilt Health offers Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry trainees exposure to a high-acuity, quaternary care medical center with special focus on emergency psychiatry, transplant psychiatry, neuromodulation, neuropsychiatric illnesses, women's mental health, psycho-oncology, and numerous critical care populations. The fellowship year is structured to provide wide opportunities for customization, with elective time, individual supervision and mentorship, teaching and research opportunities availa
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jonathan Smith, MD
Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Shana Scanlin
Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hosp
Locations
Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hosp
Ste 3105
1601 23rd Ave S
Nashville, TN 37212-8645
2201 Childrens Way
Nashville, TN 37212-3165
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
Does not offer open house or 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)
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 - Nov 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 5 through Year 7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 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.