Web Address
https://www.vumc.org/ent/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
5
5
5
5
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
1702280C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
52
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
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
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)
75
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)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
30
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
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
Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
84
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
26
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2804721125
Beeper or Home Call
13
3
3
3
3
Program Director
First Name
Priyesh
Middle Name
N
Last Name
Patel
Degrees
MD
Address

Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
7209 Med Ctr East South Tower
1215 21st Ave S
Nashville, TN 37232
United States

Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-86.80097 36.141793)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Candace
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Wright
Degrees
MA
Address

Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr
7209 Med Ctr East South Tower
1215 21st Ave S
Nashville, TN 37232-8605
United States

Phone
6153436972
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
48.00
% Male
52.00
Total Physician
45
Total Non Physician
28
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
20.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.70
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year 1 1
Year
Year
Year
Year
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1 $64,025 15 12
Year 2 $65,944 15 12
Year 3 $68,912 15 12
Year 4 $72,014 15 12
Year 5 $75,254 15 12
Total Positions
26
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
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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