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Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

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

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About Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4404721327
Program director
Julia Shelton
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
1,561
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,561 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White63%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Julia Shelton
Program coordinator
Kaitlyn Jones
Coordinator phone
(165) 481-5157
Program phone
(319) 383-6393
Sponsoring institution
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

1161 21st Avenue South, CCC-4312 MCN Nashville, TN 37232-2730 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?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program offers 9 first-year Surgery positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program located?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is located at 1161 21st Avenue South, CCC-4312 MCN Nashville, TN 37232-2730. Its sponsoring institution is Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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

The program director is Julia Shelton. The program coordinator, Kaitlyn Jones, is the usual contact for application questions.

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