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Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

Child Neurology residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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About Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1854721042
Program director
Matthew Hiller
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
176
Latest cycle
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is a university Based Child Neurology residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Child Neurology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 176 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 17.8% across Child Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and research tracks.

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.

  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates70%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women70%
  • Men30%
  • White75%
  • Asian15%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Hiller
Program coordinator
Mattie Goostree
Coordinator phone
(615) 936-1702
Program phone
(225) 266-5619
Sponsoring institution
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Doctors Office Tower 11134B 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?

About 5% of residents at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Child Neurology program has 17.8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program offer?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Child Neurology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Child Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program located?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is located at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Doctors Office Tower 11134B 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 Matthew Hiller. The program coordinator, Mattie Goostree, is the usual contact for application questions.

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