Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program Radiation Oncology Residency
Radiation Oncology residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 4304712128
- Program director
- Natalie Lockney
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 2
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 172
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 35.5%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 8.3%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is a university Based Radiation Oncology residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Radiation Oncology program (2).
In the latest application cycle the program received 172 applications and invited about 35.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Radiation Oncology programs, which interview about 29.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8.3% of current residents, compared with a median of 7% across Radiation Oncology programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 50 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
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 2
- Interview rate
- 35.5%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates92%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Natalie Lockney
- Program coordinator
- David Locke
- Coordinator phone
- (615) 875-7638
- Program phone
- (615) 936-2694
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
2220 Pierce Avenue Preston Research Building, Room B-1003 Nashville, TN 37232-5671 Open in Google Maps
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 8.3% of residents at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Radiation Oncology program has 7% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program offer?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program offers 2 first-year Radiation Oncology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program received 172 applications and interviewed about 35.5% of applicants. The typical Radiation Oncology program interviews about 29.4%.
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 Radiation Oncology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program located?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is located at 2220 Pierce Avenue Preston Research Building, Room B-1003 Nashville, TN 37232-5671. Its sponsoring institution is Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program?
The program director is Natalie Lockney. The program coordinator, David Locke, is the usual contact for application questions.