Vanderbilt University Medical Center Neurological Surgery Residency
Nashville, TennesseeUniversityTrains at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
of 122 neurological surgery residency programs · likely range #23 to #36
How it scores
- Clinical training55Top half in neurological surgery
- Faculty depth64Top half in neurological surgery
- Research82Top 25% in neurological surgery
- Pay and cost of living29Bottom half in neurological surgery
Scores run from 0 to 100 against other neurological surgery programs. How we rank
At a glance
| Program | Vanderbilt University Medical Center Neurological Surgery Residency |
|---|---|
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Main training hospital | Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
| Setting | University |
| PGY-1 salary | $73,899 (2026 (effective 1/1/26)) |
| Typical one-bedroom rent nearby | $1,341 a month |
| Pay against rent | Monthly pay covers rent 4.6 times |
| Visa sponsorship | Not stated |
| Positions a year | — |
Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.
Key research from Vanderbilt University Medical Center neurological surgery
647 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:
- Probabilistic tractography of the optic radiation to improve prediction of visual outcomes following temporal lobe epilepsy surgery: an international multicenter studyAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons Guidelines Methodology: UpdateAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Cell Saver in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Helping or Hurting?Ask EvidencePulse™ about this study
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- Neurology #32
- Obstetrics and Gynecology #1
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation #5
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Questions
Where is the Vanderbilt University Medical Center neurological surgery residency?
The program trains residents in Nashville, Tennessee. Its main training hospital is Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
How much do neurological surgery residents earn at Vanderbilt University Medical Center?
PGY-1 residents earn $73,899 a year (2026 (effective 1/1/26)), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $1,341 a month.
Does Vanderbilt University Medical Center sponsor visas for neurological surgery residents?
The program's website does not say. Ask the program before you apply.
How is Vanderbilt University Medical Center ranked for neurological surgery?
It ranks #31 of 122 neurological surgery programs in our 2027 rankings. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.
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