Residency Selection Process 

For the 2026 ERAS cycle, the Vanderbilt Department of Dermatology Residency Program  will participate in signaling.

The department participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and uses the American Association of Medical College's (AAMC) Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) as the primary source of resident applicants.

We are open to the  ABD's Investigative Training Track and encourage those residents interested in a research career to apply to our program. Please indicate your interest, as well as potential fit with our broader medical center's research and resources, in your personal statement.

Interview Dates

  • Dec. 15, 2026
  • Jan. 12, 2027
  • Jan. 26, 2027

We accept applicants that have previously completed another residency, and we do not have a supplemental application. We will participate in the coordinated interview release on Monday, November 16. All interviews for the 2026/2027 application season will be held in person.

Vanderbilt Dermatology supports the use of the clinical (ECFMG sponsored) J-1 visa for all clinical trainees. Please allow 120 days for the processing of a J-1 visa. Vanderbilt Dermatology does not sponsor graduates on H-1B visas. 

Please see the Vanderbilt House Staff manual for more information. House staff salary and benefits can be found on the GME website.

Learn more about Dermatology House Staff life here.