INTERNAL MEDICINE

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

Nashville, Tennessee

ACGME ID1404731414
Program Code1702140C0
NRMP Code1702140C0 | 1702140P0 | 1702140C1

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a 1000-bed quaternary care hospital and the only major academic tertiary center for an estimated 5 million peo

Program Type

University-based

Year 1 Size

53

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

500

Application Deadline

December 30, 2025

Year 1 Seats

53

Interviews Last Year

500
47%

Interview Ratio

9.4

% US MD

90.5

% IMG

7.4
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaAccepts
F-1 VisaAccepts
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

Yes

Graduation Year Requirement

5

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

Yes

F-1 Visa

Yes

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

Chair Letter Required

Yes

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Interviews Last Year

500

Interview to Seat Ratio

9.4

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$72,450
PGY-2
$74,986
PGY-3
$77,611

Signal Data

Interview invite rates by applicant signal type

Step 2 CK (All Invited)

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Silver Signal → Invite

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Gold Signal → Invite

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No Signal → Invite

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US IMG → Invite

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Non-US IMG → Invite

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Program Type

University-based

Year 1 Size

53

Year 2 Size

53

Year 3 Size

47

Application Deadline

December 30, 2025

Offers Preliminary Positions

Yes

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

153

Accredited Length

3

Faculty:Resident Ratio

4.5

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

60

Contact Details

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Contact Person

Contact Phone

Contact Email

Program Director

Director Phone

Director Email

Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

University-based

Program Code

1702140C0

NRMP Status

1702140C0 | 1702140P0 | 1702140C1

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Year Of Graduation Limit

5

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG | H-1B | F-1

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

53

Year 2 Program Size

53

Year 3 Program Size

47

% IMG Residents

7.4 %

% US MD Residents

90.5 %

% DO Residents

2 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

3 yrs

Total Positions

153

Total Physician Faculty

696

Faculty:Resident Ratio

4.5

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

72450

Year 2 Compensation

74986

Year 3 Compensation

77611

PGY-1 Vacation Days

15 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

20 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

60 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

16 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1

Medical Insurance

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

Yes

Application Deadline

December 30, 2025

Interviews Conducted Last Year

500

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

NRMP Codes

1702140C0 | 1702140P0 | 1702140C1

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-20 to 2026-01-30

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-10-20 to 2027-01-30

Start Dates

July

Chair Letter Required

Yes

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Contact Person

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Contact Person Name

Contact Person Phone

Contact Person Email

Contact Information

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Program Director Name

Director Degrees

Program Director Contact Number

Program Director Email ID

Web Address

Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Sponsor Institution

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Primary Institution

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Participant Institutions

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Nashville)

Annual Hospital Admissions

60053

Annual ED Visits

101099

Program Offerings

Benefits, perks, and curriculum offerings for residents

Additional Benefits

On-site child careFree parkingOn-call meal allowancePlacement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • 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
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

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