Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1804721107
- Program director
- Christopher Lee
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 648
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 15.4%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 7%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 648 applications and invited about 15.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and women's health 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.
- 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
- 8
- Interview rate
- 15.4%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates93%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs7%
Demographics
- Women57%
- Men43%
- White67%
- Asian20%
- Black or African American7%
- Hispanic or Latino7%
- Other3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Christopher Lee
- Program coordinator
- Mary Lamons
- Coordinator phone
- (615) 343-4519
- Program phone
- (615) 322-1084
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1161 21st Avenue South A-0118 MCN 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 7% of residents at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program offer?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Neurology positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program received 648 applications and interviewed about 15.4% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program located?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is located at 1161 21st Avenue South A-0118 MCN 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 Christopher Lee. The program coordinator, Mary Lamons, is the usual contact for application questions.