Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Nashville, TN(Nashville, TN Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#26
Specialty Rank
$74,986
PGY1 Salary
13.3%
IMG %
#26
Ophthalmology Ranking
80th Percentile
Top 20% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2404731147
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 66
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 56
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 44
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 54.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program offers a comprehensive clinical and surgical experience, focusing on the needs of patients in Middle Tennessee and the surrounding areas. It includes a curriculum where residents rotate and have strong mentorship through all eye specialties. We offer access to research, top-notch facilities, and many surgical cases during which residents participate as surgeons and gain the knowledge necessary to be excellent eye clinicians and surgeons. Our strongest suit is camaraderie!
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$74,986
PGY-1
$74,986
PGY-2
$77,611
PGY-3
$80,326
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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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
- 21.3%
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:
- 2404731147
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 66
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jennifer L Lindsey
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2025 - 9/2/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/27/2025 - 10/31/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Nashville)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Nashville)
- Contact Person:
- Silvia M Clavijo
- Contact Email:
- silvia.m.clavijo@vumc.org
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)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 13.3%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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