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Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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About Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1604721081
Program director
Rohan Chitale
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
356
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 356 applications and invited about 12.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
12.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women14%
  • Men86%
  • White50%
  • Asian36%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%

Contact and location

Program director
Rohan Chitale
Program coordinator
Stacy Reynolds
Coordinator phone
(615) 343-2452
Sponsoring institution
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

T-4224 Medical Center North 1161 21st Avenue South Nashville, TN 37232-2380 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 Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program received 356 applications and interviewed about 12.9% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program located?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is located at T-4224 Medical Center North 1161 21st Avenue South Nashville, TN 37232-2380. Its sponsoring institution is Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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

The program director is Rohan Chitale. The program coordinator, Stacy Reynolds, is the usual contact for application questions.

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