Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 4004711208
- Program director
- Maja Skikic
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 10
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 718
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 14.9%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 3%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 718 applications and invited about 14.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 50 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 10
- Interview rate
- 14.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates97%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs3%
Demographics
- Women62%
- Men38%
- White70%
- Asian16%
- Black or African American8%
- Hispanic or Latino16%
- Other5%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Maja Skikic
- Program coordinator
- Shana Scanlin
- Coordinator phone
- (615) 327-7119
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Department of Psychiatry 1601 23rd Ave. South, Suite 3105 Nashville, TN 37212-8645 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 3% of residents at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program offer?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program offers 10 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program received 718 applications and interviewed about 14.9% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program located?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is located at Department of Psychiatry 1601 23rd Ave. South, Suite 3105 Nashville, TN 37212-8645. Its sponsoring institution is Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program?
The program director is Maja Skikic. The program coordinator, Shana Scanlin, is the usual contact for application questions.