Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
About This Program
Innovative Educational Offerings: -1. Communication workshop Series (CELA [Center for Experiential Learning and Assessment])-2. Resilience Program: Vanderbilt Curriculum Aligned with Resilience Enhancement (V-CARE) Program -3. Mindfulness Workshops biannually -4. Scholarly Work - monthly to bi-monthly
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Sara Martin, MD
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Sharee Burkeen, MD
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Locations
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Program
2525 West End Ave Ste 450
Nashville, TN 37203-1775
1310 24th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37212-2637
1718 Patterson St
Nashville, TN 37203
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
- 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
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
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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.