Resident Education Program in Thoracic Surgery
Residency Application Process
PreRequisites
Before admission to our Thoracic Surgery Residency Program, the resident applicant must have documented completion of a general surgery residency program accredited by either the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
VISA SPONSORSHIP
Residents entering the program must have a visa status that allows them to complete all three years of the program. The program provides J-1, H-1B and E-3 visa sponsorship only; all other international persons must independently obtain US employment authorization documents. All persons needing J-1 visa sponsorship will work with the GME office to obtain the necessary documents from ECFMG. All persons needing H-1B or E-3 visa sponsorship will work with the International Services Office (VISIT) to obtain the visa status approval. The visa status and employment authorization of each international resident will be reviewed by VISIT to ensure that they allow for all three years of the residency program to be completed.
Application Process
To be considered for a residency position starting July 1, 2014 in the Vanderbilt Thoracic Surgery Program, all applicants are required to apply through the ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service), participate in our interview process, as well as, take part in the National Resident Matching Program.
Our program deadline for receiving application materials will be January 31, 2013.
For the one unmatched position available for 2012-2013 and two positions starting July 1, 2013, please submit the following to vera.phelan@vanderbilt.edu
Complete applications will include:
- ERAS Common Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae
- 1 Letter of Recommendation from Program Director or Dean
- Minimum of 2 additional Letters of Recommendation
- Official Medical School Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- USMLE Transcript with Scores (Steps I, II, III)
- ABSITE Transcript with Scores
- Valid ECFMG Certificate (if you graduated from medical school outside of the U.S. or Canada).
- MSPE
Interviews
An interview is an essential part of our resident selection process. Upon completion of the ERAS application process, our Program Director will review all materials carefully and extend interview invitations to selected candidates. Each candidate selected will be sent an invitation from our committee with a choice of interview dates. First choices will be honored in order of receipt. Interviews are scheduled for March 1-2, 2013.
Applicant Information
Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity institution offering excellent benefits for all employees. A partial listing of benefits can be viewed at our Human Resources website. Applicants for employment as a Vanderbilt resident must successfully pass reference and background screenings as a condition of that employment. Additional information can be reviewed in the current House Staff Manual and the Graduate Medical Education website.
Contact Info
Address Questions to: Vera Phelan
Assistant to the Chair
Department of Thoracic Surgery
1313 21st Avenue South, 609 Oxford House
Nashville
Office: (615) 343-9202
Fax (615) 322-3079
E-mail: vera.phelan@vanderbilt.edu
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