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Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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About Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4204721189
Program director
Steven Harris
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
719
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is a university Based Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 719 applications and invited about 13.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Radiology-Diagnostic interview rate of 14%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Radiology-Diagnostic programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • 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: interviewed70%
  • Silver signal: interviewed19%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Interview rate
13.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates78%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women22%
  • Men78%
  • White44%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%

Contact and location

Program director
Steven Harris
Program coordinator
Laysha Brown
Coordinator phone
(615) 322-3780
Sponsoring institution
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

1161 21st Avenue South CCC-1121 Medical Center North Nashville, TN 372322675 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 6% of residents at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program received 719 applications and interviewed about 13.8% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

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 Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

Do program signals help at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 70% of the time, silver signals about 19%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program located?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is located at 1161 21st Avenue South CCC-1121 Medical Center North Nashville, TN 372322675. Its sponsoring institution is Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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

The program director is Steven Harris. The program coordinator, Laysha Brown, is the usual contact for application questions.

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