Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
Thoracic SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Nashville, TN
6
Positions
0.0%
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4604731089
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 30
Contact Information
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 19
- Female Faculty:
- 10.50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Training in Cardiac and Thoracic surgery has a had long tradition at Vanderbilt. From the 1930s to the present, Vanderbilt has been a pioneering and proudly academic medical center. At its center is the notion that we are building modern cardiothoracic surgery, and fundamental to this is training residents. As you explore training at Vanderbilt, we hope you recognize our broad clinical experience, world-class faculty and ultimately a unique preparation for the future.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$86,048
PGY-1
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4604731089
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 30
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 2/21/2027 - 3/7/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, August
- July Start Date:
- July 31
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1702460F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 12
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 10 years
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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