Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

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

See how you match

About Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
3004721341
Program director
Melissa Hogan
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 11, 2026
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

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.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

See how much sending a program signal, or a matching geographic preference, raised interview chances at this program.

You can unlock these details for 2 programs for free, no account needed. After that, create a free account to keep going.

Is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program a good fit for you?

Create a free account, enter your scores, visa needs and graduation year, and get a program list ranked by how well each program fits your profile.

Create a free account

Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
13.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

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%

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.

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.