Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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About Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
2804721125
Program director
Priyesh Patel
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
260
Latest cycle
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 260 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 75 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
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women54%
  • Men43%
  • White57%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Priyesh Patel
Program coordinator
Cheryl Schaefer
Coordinator phone
(615) 936-6590
Program phone
(847) 530-9970
Sponsoring institution
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

7209 Medical Center East-South Tower 1215 21st Avenue South 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 and H-1B 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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

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 7209 Medical Center East-South Tower 1215 21st Avenue South 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 Priyesh Patel. The program coordinator, Cheryl Schaefer, is the usual contact for application questions.

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