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Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

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

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About Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4804721142
Program director
Kristen Scarpato
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
220
Latest cycle
Interview rate
24.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 220 applications and invited about 24.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Urology interview rate of 25.1%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Urology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, research, rural and women's health tracks.

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 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: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed2%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Interview rate
24.5%
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

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White70%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Kristen Scarpato
Program coordinator
Cody Desaulniers
Coordinator phone
(615) 343-5604
Program phone
(615) 343-2036
Sponsoring institution
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

A-1302 Medical Center North 21st & Medical Center Drive Nashville, TN 372322765 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 Urology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program received 220 applications and interviewed about 24.5% of applicants. The typical Urology program interviews about 25.1%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Urology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 2%.

Where is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program located?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program is located at A-1302 Medical Center North 21st & Medical Center Drive Nashville, TN 372322765. Its sponsoring institution is Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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

The program director is Kristen Scarpato. The program coordinator, Cody Desaulniers, is the usual contact for application questions.

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