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Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

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

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About Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
3204721227
Program director
Whitney Browning
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
28
First-year spots
Applicants
973
Latest cycle
Interview rate
37.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
1%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. It offers 28 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 973 applications and invited about 37.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 1% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 62 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
28
Interview rate
37.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates94%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women78%
  • Men22%
  • White78%
  • Asian10%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other1%

Contact and location

Program director
Whitney Browning
Program coordinator
Savannah Britt
Coordinator phone
(615) 322-3023
Program phone
(859) 333-4222
Sponsoring institution
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

2200 Children's Way 8157 Doctor's Office Tower Nashville, TN 37232-9760 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 1% of residents at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program offers 28 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 28 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program received 973 applications and interviewed about 37.1% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program located?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is located at 2200 Children's Way 8157 Doctor's Office Tower Nashville, TN 37232-9760. Its sponsoring institution is Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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

The program director is Whitney Browning. The program coordinator, Savannah Britt, is the usual contact for application questions.

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