Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program Anesthesiology Residency
Anesthesiology residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 0404711146
- Program director
- Michael Pilla
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 23
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 681
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 23.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. It offers 23 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).
In the latest application cycle the program received 681 applications and invited about 23.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Anesthesiology program has 4%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 23
- Interview rate
- 23.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates94%
- US DO graduates6%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women63%
- Men37%
- White75%
- Asian15%
- Black or African American8%
- Hispanic or Latino10%
- American Indian or Alaska Native3%
- Other5%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Michael Pilla
- Program coordinator
- Elisabeth Hudson
- Coordinator phone
- (615) 936-7616
- Program phone
- (615) 936-1830
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Educational Affairs, Department of Anesthesiology 2301 VUH Nashville, TN 37232 Open in Google Maps
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program offer?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program offers 23 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 23 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program received 681 applications and interviewed about 23.6% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.
Where is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program located?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is located at Educational Affairs, Department of Anesthesiology 2301 VUH Nashville, TN 37232. Its sponsoring institution is Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program?
The program director is Michael Pilla. The program coordinator, Elisabeth Hudson, is the usual contact for application questions.