Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Vanderbilt emergency medicine develops tomorrow's leaders in the field of emergency care. We provide an interactive, comprehensive medical education; a clinical experience that encompasses the often separated spheres of academic, urban, and community settings; and a family environment that is collegial and collaborative. For any future path, the Vanderbilt program prepares residents for success.
Total Program Size
13
13
13
0
0
0
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1702110C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
176
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
190
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
40
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
84
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1104721113
Beeper or Home Call
2
2
2
Program Director
First Name
Matthew
Middle Name
J
Last Name
Pirotte
Degrees
MD
Address
Vanderbilt Univ
703 Oxford House
1313 21st Ave S
Nashville, TN 37232
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-86.800779 36.141052)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Tammy
Last Name
Tankersley
Address
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
703 Oxford House
1313 21st Ave S
Nashville, TN 37232-4700
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-86.800836 36.141092)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
61.50
% Male
38.40
Total Physician
70
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
33.80
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 8 | ||
| Year | 8 | ||
| Year | 8 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $64,025 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $65,994 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $68,912 | 15 | 12 |
Total Positions
39
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Subsidized child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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