Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 2604711116
- Program director
- Byron Stephens
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 495
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 22.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 4%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 495 applications and invited about 22.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 56 hours a week in their first year.
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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 22.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates96%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs4%
Demographics
- Women41%
- Men59%
- White74%
- Asian15%
- Black or African American11%
- Hispanic or Latino4%
- Other4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Byron Stephens
- Program coordinator
- Mara Sweet
- Coordinator phone
- (615) 936-0445
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1215 21st Avenue South MCE South Tower, Suite 4200 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 4% of residents at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic 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 6 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program received 495 applications and interviewed about 22.2% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
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 Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.
Where is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program located?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is located at 1215 21st Avenue South MCE South Tower, Suite 4200 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 Byron Stephens. The program coordinator, Mara Sweet, is the usual contact for application questions.