Vanderbilt University Medical Center
The Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nuclear Medicine residency in Nashville, TN is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Not Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Vanderbilt nuclear medicine residency with about 80 hours of didactics in physics, radiobiology, instrumentation, dosimetry and radiopharmacy, and rotations in general nuclear medicine, PET/CT and nuclear cardiology at Vanderbilt University Hospital and the VA. Residents spend 2-4 months in PET each year, learn therapies such as I-131, Lu-177 DOTATATE and Y-90 microspheres, and are expected to publish at least one abstract a year.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Applications go directly to the program, which does not participate in ERAS or the NRMP; applicants send a CV, personal statement, Dean's letter, transcript, three letters from physicians and USMLE scores; only J-1 visas are sponsored.
- VUMC benefits include a 403(b) with up to a 5% match after the first year, wellness and personal days and up to six weeks of parental leave from day one.
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
- Philip Scherer, MD
- Program coordinator
- Jodi Solem
- Associate Program Director
- Heather Cole, MD
- Address
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of Radiology & Radiological Sciences, 1161 21st Ave. South, Medical Center North, Suite CCC-1118, Nashville, TN 37232-2675
- jodi.solem@vumc.org
- Phone
- (615) 343-2617
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
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 Nuclear Medicine 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 Nuclear Medicine residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. The official program page states it.
How many positions does the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nuclear Medicine residency 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 Nuclear Medicine 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.