Web Address
https://www.vumc.org/ortho/residency-program
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
Total Program Size
6
6
6
6
6
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
1702260C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
113
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
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
68
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
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
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
999
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
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
Not Available
Inpatient mental health insurance
Not Available
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
90
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
10
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2604711116
Beeper or Home Call
0
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Byron
Middle Name
F
Last Name
Stephens
Degrees
MD
Address

Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
Ste 4200
1215 21st Ave S
Nashville, TN 37232-8774
United States

Phone
6159360445
Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-86.80097 36.141793)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Mara
Last Name
Sweet
Degrees
BA
Address

Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
MCE South Tower Ste 4200
1215 21st Ave S
Nashville, TN 37232-8774
United States

Phone
6159360445
Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-86.80097 36.141793)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
27.50
% Male
72.40
Total Physician
41
Total Non Physician
11
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
7.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.30
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
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
Year 4 $72,014 15 12
Year 5 $75,254 15 12
Year 6
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Total Positions
30
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
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
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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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.vumc.org/ortho/maternitypaternity-leave-policies