Question 1

Where is Vanderbilt University Medical Center located?

Accepted Answer

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is located in Nashville, TN.

Question 2

What type of program is Vanderbilt University Medical Center?

Accepted Answer

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a university-based residency program.

Question 3

Is Vanderbilt University Medical Center ACGME-accredited?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Vanderbilt University Medical Center holds continued ACGME accreditation.

Question 4

How many residents are at Vanderbilt University Medical Center?

Accepted Answer

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has approximately 1 residents in training.

Question 5

Does Vanderbilt University Medical Center accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?

Accepted Answer

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a US Hand surgery (Plastic surgery) residency program, based in Nashville, TN. IMG acceptance varies by year and program. Sign in to MatchPath to see Vanderbilt University Medical Center's IMG acceptance rate, visa sponsorship, and USMLE Step 2 CK cutoff where reported.

Question 6

Does Vanderbilt University Medical Center sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Visa sponsorship is set by each program and its sponsoring institution. Sign in to MatchPath to see whether Vanderbilt University Medical Center sponsors J-1 or H-1B visas for IMG applicants.

Question 7

What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Vanderbilt University Medical Center require?

Accepted Answer

Step 2 CK expectations differ by specialty and program. MatchPath shows the Step 2 CK cutoff Vanderbilt University Medical Center reports — sign in to view it and compare it against your score.

Question 8

What is the resident salary at Vanderbilt University Medical Center?

Accepted Answer

Resident salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year, from PGY-1 through completion. Sign in to MatchPath to see Vanderbilt University Medical Center's reported salary where available.

Question 9

How do I apply to Vanderbilt University Medical Center?

Accepted Answer

US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Vanderbilt University Medical Center to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.

Question 10

Does Vanderbilt University Medical Center have unfilled or off-cycle positions?

Accepted Answer

Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Hand surgery (Plastic surgery) residency program positions as they appear.

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