Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
About This Program
The Med-Peds Residency Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center prepares physicians to be exceptional generalists for independent practice in the care of both children and adults. We train enthusiastic residents who want to be leaders in Med-Peds, impacting the world through healthcare delivery, discovery, and education. Residents receive excellent inpatient and ambulatory clinical training with opportunities in research, medical education, global health, advocacy, and more.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ashley R Karpinos, MD, MPH
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Pamela J Baggott
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
Internal Med-Pediatrics Pgm D-3100 MCN
1161 21st Ave S
Nashville, TN 37232
1310 24th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37212-2637
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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 from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
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
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 23, 2025 - Jan 22, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 22, 2026 - Jan 21, 2027
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-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15-20 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.