Welcome!
We are glad you are joining the Vanderbilt University Medical Center community. You will receive a Welcome Email with instructions to access a task list which provides detailed instructions on what to do to begin employment at VUMC. A follow up email, which includes your contract, will be emailed out mid to late April to the email address listed on each new resident/fellow's application.
New House Staff Orientation for incoming Residents (PGY-1) will be June 26th, 27th, and 28th, 2023. (With Program Orientation to follow on June 29th and 30th, 2023)
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June 26th, 27th and 28th will be in-person
New House Staff Orientation for July-starting incoming Residents, Fellows, and Clinical Fellow/Instructors (PGY -2 and higher) will be July 1st and 3rd, 2023.
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July 1st, 2023 will be virtual
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July 3rd, 2023 will be in-person
Late House Staff Orientation for August-starting incoming Residents, Fellows, and Clinical Fellow/Instructors (PGY -2 and higher) will be July 31st, 2023.
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July 31st, 2023 will be in-person
Incoming Clinical Fellow/Instructors will need to also attend New Clinician Orientation (NCO) that will be separate from GME Orientation for their appointment as an instructor.
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July – starting Clinical Fellow/Instructors will attend NCO on July 12th, 2023
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August – Starting Clinical Fellow/Instructors will attend NCO on August 2nd, 2023
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More details will be provided after you have started training at VUMC.
New House Staff starting on a different date than 7/1/2023 or 8/1/2023 please reach out to your program for your orientation dates.
The pages linked below contain information on what to do to get ready to begin your life and career in Nashville as well as some other helpful information.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits go into effect on your start date. At Orientation, Benefits Administration staff will present options, answer questions, and provide instructions for enrolling.
- House Staff Benefits Outline
- Benefits Overview
Family and Significant Others
Housing
MEDICAID/TENNCARE ENROLLMENT
Medical License in TN and DEA Number
- GME handles paperwork for your license exemption.
- You do not need to apply for a TN Medical License unless you are planning on moonlighting.
- The Vanderbilt institutional DEA and your identifying suffix will auto-populate in RxStar (electronic prescribing system) and can be viewed in the House Staff Portal after your start date.
- More information about License Exemption and DEA numbers
Medicare Enrollment
Nashville Info
- About Nashville
- Getting Established in Nashville
- Newcomer's Guide to Nashville - Vanderbilt House Staff Alliance guide to Nashville
Registering
Wellness/Fitness
- Recreation and Wellness Center Reimbursement for Incoming VUMC House Staff - Partial Reimbursement for Incoming VUMC House Staff (More details to be distributed and available after start date.)
- Health Plus - Vanderbilt's employee health program
- Go for the Gold - Health Plus wellness incentive program that offers wellness credits for successful completion at three levels.
- Exercise Options
