Vanderbilt University Medical Center
The Vanderbilt University Medical Center Hematology and Medical Oncology (Internal Medicine) fellowship in Nashville, TN is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Vanderbilt hematology and oncology fellowship with a 36-month combined board pathway: at least 18 months of clinical rotations including 12 months of oncology and malignant hematology and six months of nonmalignant hematology, and up to 18 months of scholarly research, with over 150 IRB-approved clinical trials running at once. Core curriculum conference three days a week at noon, division case management and benign hematology conferences, and journal club.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- ERAS only with three letters and virtual interviews from late August through October; applicants must be board eligible or certified in internal medicine.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 2, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Contact page (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Contact email (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Contact phone (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Other leadership contacts (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Program length (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Summary (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Program coordinator (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Program director (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Highlights (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Official program website (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Katherine Walsh, MD
- Program coordinator
- Stephanie Page Bruce
- Associate Program Director
- Rajiv Agarwal, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Vivek Patel, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Scott Haake, MD, PhD
- Phone
- 615-936-0381
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship training
Hematology and Medical Oncology is a fellowship that most applicants enter after an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine. Some specialties accept other pathways, so confirm eligibility with the program and the certifying board before applying.
Fellowships in hematology and medical oncology typically last 3 years.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.