Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
Gastroenterology (IM)University-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Nashville, TN
15
Positions
6.7%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1444731016
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 55
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 42
- Female Faculty:
- 38.10%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Fellows undergo intensive clinical training during year one including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, PEG tube placement, and esophageal dilatation. During clinical time, fellows rotate at Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville VA , and Vanderbilt GI Clinic. Each fellow has two continuity clinics; one at VUMC and the other at the VA. Second and third years are tailored to the interests of the individual fellow. There is weekly journal club, GI grand rounds, and clinical case conference.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$80,326
PGY-1
$80,326
PGY-4
$83,138
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
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Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1444731016
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 55
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/2/2026 - 7/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/7/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1702144F1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 6.7%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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