Office of Graduate Medical Education

Applicants for any VMC residency program will:

• Hold an appropriate degree for that educational training.
• Have a valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) if a foreign medical degree is held.
• Consent to reference and background screenings as part of the application process.

In addition to these institutional requirements, each program has specific eligibility requirements that must be satisfied.

Although most program applications are made through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), programs do accept applications directly. Check the individual programs for specific application guidelines.

• VMC Residency/Fellowship Application
• VMC Visiting Resident Rotation Application (See House Staff Manual for application requirements specific to visiting residents*)

*Visiting residents PLEASE NOTE: Your home institution may require an affiliation agreement/contract. This document must be submitted to Vanderbilt at least 90 days before the desired rotation. For more specific instructions about visiting trainees, please click here.