Internal MedicineUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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About Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1404731414
Program director
Megan Dupuis
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
51
First-year spots
Applicants
2,718
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. It offers 51 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,718 applications and invited about 14.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
51
Interview rate
14.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates91%
  • US DO graduates2%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White65%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Megan Dupuis
Program coordinator
Kristy Braden
Coordinator phone
(615) 322-0417
Program phone
(615) 936-0381
Sponsoring institution
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

D-3100 Medical Center North 1161 21st Avenue South Nashville, TN 37232-2358 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 and H-1B 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 8% of residents at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program offers 51 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 51 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program received 2,718 applications and interviewed about 14.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine 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 D-3100 Medical Center North 1161 21st Avenue South Nashville, TN 37232-2358. Its sponsoring institution is Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Megan Dupuis. The program coordinator, Kristy Braden, is the usual contact for application questions.

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