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Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

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

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About 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
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.