Our Story
Allied health programs have a long and distinguished history at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), a Tennessee non-profit corporation 501(c)(3). In 2016, allied health programs migrated from Vanderbilt University to VUMC. The Center for Programs in Allied Health (CPiAH) was created to serve as the central support system for allied health education programs at VUMC. CPiAH currently houses three certificate programs.
Students are instructed by leaders and experts in their respective medical fields. Additionally, outcomes for licensures are high, and graduates enjoy job placements, often before graduation. The VUMC clinical, laboratory, and research facilities attract hundreds of visiting allied health students from around the nation annually, who seek a unique clinical experience.
As the need for allied health professionals grows nationwide, CPiAH is committing to growing more opportunities. Part of our strategic growth plan is to offer more pipeline programs that directly support the needs of VUMC. We are committed to helping you start your allied health education journey and even your allied health career here at VUMC.
We hope to welcome you to the Center for Programs in Allied Health at VUMC!
Our Mission
The Center for Programs in Allied Health offers cutting edge, innovative, and collaborative programs for diverse students who provide compassionate and personalized care that supports VUMC and the broader community.