Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Dermatology Residency Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a comprehensive three-year program that excels in clinical training and surgical exposure. Residents gain experience across four hospitals including Vanderbilt University Hospital and Nashville VA Medical Center, ensuring a well-rounded education in dermatology. Graduates are prepared to become leaders in the field, equipped with extensive knowledge and experience.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Dermatology Residency Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center does not explicitly mention acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs), but the description emphasizes a diverse patient population and graduates pursuing subspecialty fellowship training. Therefore, it may be inferred as IMG-friendly. Additionally, there is no information on visa sponsorship or specific acceptance rates for IMGs.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The Dermatology Residency Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a three-year program. Residents rotate through four hospitals: Vanderbilt University Hospital, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, the Nashville VA Medical Center, and Nashville General Hospital (outpatient only).
Program Website
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
State-of-the-art clinical and basic science medicine is taught and practiced within a collegial atmosphere that fosters medical knowledge, scholarship, career-long learning, professionalism, compassion, and effective communication with patients and all members of the medical team and sensitivity to the cultural differences and needs of patients.
Application
The residency application process includes submission of a complete application via ERAS. Key deadlines and additional requirements are not specified in the provided text. Interested applicants should check the program's official website for specific dates and required materials.
# of Locations
Residents rotate through four hospitals: Vanderbilt University Hospital, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, the Nashville VA Medical Center, as well as Nashville General Hospital (outpatient only).
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The Dermatology Residency Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a three-year program that offers excellent clinical training as well as extensive surgical and pathology exposure.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
3
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Alumni
Graduates of the Dermatology Residency Program often pursue subspecialty fellowship training and may choose to practice in either academic or private practice settings. Many of the program's alumni continue to have impactful careers in dermatology across various institutions.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The goal of the Dermatology Residency Program is to produce dermatologists who are excellent clinicians, scientists, and leaders in the field of dermatology. Our program provides a stimulating intellectual environment. State-of-the-art clinical and basic science medicine is taught and practiced within a collegial atmosphere that fosters medical knowledge, scholarship, career-long learning, professionalism, compassion, and effective communication with patients and all members of the medical team.
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