Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The pediatric residency program at Vanderbilt is made up of bright and motivated individuals from diverse backgrounds who are dedicated to becoming the best pediatricians they can be. At VUMC, you will find a busy and robust clinical training balanced with a dedication to education and focus on personal well-being. Our goal is for you to train in a culture of belonging and inclusivity where we value teamwork, intellectual curiosity, cultural humility, a growth mindset, grit, and FUN! -
Total Program Size
28
28
28
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1702320C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
310
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
8
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
1
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
62
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
8
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
33
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
2
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3204721227
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Whitney
Middle Name
Lee
Last Name
Browning
Degrees
MD
Address
Monroe Carell Jr Childrens' Hosp at Vand
8159 Dot
2200 Childrens Way
Nashville, TN 37232-0005
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-86.803517 36.139531)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Savannah
Last Name
Britt
Degrees
BS, MHA
Address
Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hosp at Vand
8157 Dot
2200 Childrens Way
Nashville, TN 37232-0005
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-86.803517 36.139531)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
94.40
% IMG
2.40
% DO
3.20
% Female
69.80
% Male
30.20
Total Physician
343
Total Non Physician
105
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
61.80
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
4.00
Call Schedule
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $74,986 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $77,611 | 15 | 12 |
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Total Positions
84
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Subsidized child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.vumc.org/gme/sites/default/files/public_files/PGY-Parent%20Handbook_FINAL.pdf
First Year Positions
28
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Off
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
Off
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On