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Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

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

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About Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
2404731147
Program director
Reid Longmuir
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 56 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.

  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates80%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White47%
  • Asian60%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Reid Longmuir
Program coordinator
Silvia Clavijo
Coordinator phone
(615) 936-4931
Program phone
(319) 325-0954
Sponsoring institution
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Vanderbilt Eye Institute 2311 Pierce Avenue 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 20% of residents at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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.

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 0%.

Where is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program located?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is located at Vanderbilt Eye Institute 2311 Pierce Avenue 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 Reid Longmuir. The program coordinator, Silvia Clavijo, is the usual contact for application questions.

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