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Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

ACGME code
3004721341
Program director
Melissa Hogan
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
487
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$73,899
Per year

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 487 applications and invited about 13.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

First-year residents earn $73,899 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 15 vacation days. Residents work about 60 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.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • 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: interviewed11%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
6
Positions filled
6
Applications received
487
Interview rate
13.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates88%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White72%
  • Asian20%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other4%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-17$73,8991512
PGY-29$76,4861512
PGY-34$79,1631512
PGY-45$81,9331512
Hours per week (PGY-1)
60
Days off per week
2
Longest shift
14 hours
Lecture hours per week
6
Moonlighting allowed
Yes
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Tracks

Research

Educational opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Off-campus electives
  • Resident/fellow retreats

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training100%

Contact and location

Program director
Melissa Hogan
Program coordinator
Katherine Sachs
Coordinator phone
(615) 343-4882
Program phone
(330) 720-4628
Sponsoring institution
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

1161 21st Avenue South Department of Pathology, CC3322 MCN Nashville, TN 372322561 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 8% of residents at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program received 487 applications and interviewed about 13.8% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 11%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program?

First-year residents at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program earn $73,899 a year and receive 15 vacation days. First-year residents work about 60 hours a week.

Where is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program located?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is located at 1161 21st Avenue South Department of Pathology, CC3322 MCN Nashville, TN 372322561. Its sponsoring institution is Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Melissa Hogan. The program coordinator, Katherine Sachs, is the usual contact for application questions.

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