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 abundant additional opportunities in research, medical education, global health, advocacy, and
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
- 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
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Medicine Chair, Pediatrics Chair (or Chair designees such as Clerkship Director), 2 other faculty you have worked with or know you well
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) 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
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
Year 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21-28 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.