Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

Categorical child neurology program with years one and two in Vanderbilt pediatrics. Applicants apply for a single (child neurology) program for the entire five years through ERAS.

Total Program Size
4
4
4
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
2
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
1702185C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
65
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
500
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
62
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
9
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Hospitalist
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Other
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
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
999
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1854721042
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
6
Program Director
First Name
Lindsay
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Pagano
Degrees
MD
Address

Vanderbilt Children's Hosp
Doctors' Office Tower 11212
2200 Children's Way
Nashville, TN 37232-9559
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-86.802419 36.139344)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Mattie
Last Name
Goostree
Degrees
BA
Address

Vanderbilt Children's Hosp
Doctors' Office Tower 11134B
2200 Children's Way
Nashville, TN 37232-9559
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-86.802419 36.139344)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
92.50
% IMG
0.00
% DO
7.40
% Female
59.20
% Male
40.70
Total Physician
126
Total Non Physician
7
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
40.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
10.40
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year 4
Year 6
Year 6
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3 $68,912 15 12
Year 4 $72,014 15 12
Year 5 $75,254 15 12
Total Positions
12
Level 2 required
No
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
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
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