Frequently Asked Questions

  • A complete application includes the following: Medical School Transcript, Medical School Performance Evaluation (Dean's Letter), three letters of recommendation (no Chair LOR required), USMLE transcript, ECFMG Certificate (if applicable), and a Personal Statement.

  • We are not requiring a customized personal statement, but we are happy to consider them.

  • We accept applications through the ERAS system only.

  • Our deadline to submit a complete application for consideration is September 26

  • Our review committee takes the applicant as a whole into consideration. Therefore, there are no minimum required scores.

  • We have four interview dates that are being offered this year.

    • Tuesday, November 14
    • Friday, November 17
    • Friday, December 15
    • Tuesday, December 19
  • Yes, our interviews and all interview-related activities will be completely virtual this year.

  • No previous US clinical experience is required to apply to the program.

  • There is no minimum/maximum number of years from medical school graduation date requirement.

  • Depending on the position applied for and the department's decision to hire, one may qualify for a H-1B or J-1 visa. The Vanderbilt International Services and International Tax (VISIT) office handles the H-1B visa applications. The Graduate Medical Education (GME) office handles the J-1 visa applications.

  • Applicants should be ECFMG certified by the application deadline (October 8th).