Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Nashville, TN(Nashville, TN Metropolitan Area Metro)
22
Positions
#16
Specialty Rank
$72,450
PGY1 Salary
4.8%
IMG %
#16
Neurological surgery Ranking
87th Percentile
Top 13% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1604721081
- NRMP Code:
- 1702160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 17
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 18
- Female Faculty:
- 11.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Resident rotations and elective time can be adjusted based on their specific interests. - Diverse patient population serving as the only Level 1 trauma center within 150 miles. - Dedicated Neurosurgery operating rooms.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$72,450
PGY-1
$74,986
PGY-2
$77,610
PGY-3
$80,327
PGY-4
$83,138
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 93(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $311K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $71K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,923,772
- Median Age
- 33 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.32
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
73°F
Winter
43°F
Sunny Days
260 days
Precipitation
57"
Humidity
58%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.73
Restaurant Meal
9.96
Gas (per gallon)
$3.07
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1604721081
- NRMP Code:
- 1702160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Lola B Chambless
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/30/2026 - 10/9/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/13/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1702160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Pamela F Lane
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:4PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3PGY-6:3PGY-7:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 4.8%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 6th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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