Vanderbilt University Medical Center
The Vanderbilt University Medical Center Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency 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 combined internal medicine and pediatrics residency, established in 1983, with 24 residents (6 per class) plus a PGY-5 chief resident. Residents rotate 24 months in each specialty over 48 months at Vanderbilt University Hospital, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital and the Nashville VA.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- A weekly Med-Peds education conference; over the past 10 years 90% of graduates have built careers in academic medicine.
- VUMC benefits include a 403(b) with up to a 5% match after the first year, wellness and personal days, up to six weeks of parental leave and a safe ride home for fatigued house staff.
- Applications are due October 31 through ERAS (NRMP 1702700C0) with interviews offered on or after October 6, 2026; letters from the Chairs of medicine and pediatrics are required, J-1 visas are sponsored and no observerships are offered.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Ashley Karpinos, MD, MPH
- Program coordinator
- Pamela Baggott
- Associate Program Director
- Sandra Moutsios, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Rachel Wolf, MD
- Address
- 1161 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37232
- Phone
- 615-936-8590
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 Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency training
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency training typically lasts 4 years.
A combined program that trains for board certification in both specialties.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
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 residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- 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 Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. 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 Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 4 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency offer?
The directory records 6 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency 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.