APPLICATION TIMELINE
- Application submission window: January 1 - March 31
- Supporting documentation deadline: April 15
APPLICATION MATERIALS
- Online application - Please use this link.
- Resume (in PDF format)
- Personal Statement (in PDF format)
- Copy of photo ID
- BLS Certification (optional upload at time of submission)
- Copy of health insurance (optional upload at time of submission)
- Application Fee
- $50 non-refundable fee, paid via the following link: https://pay.instamed.com/Form/Payments/New?id=VUMC_CPiAH
- To bypass patient portal, click the "Don't have the above information? Pay Here" button.
- References: send the following survey link to your three (3) references for completion prior to the March 31 deadline: https://redcap.vumc.org/surveys/?s=JFL9E48FHPWTP8NC
- Once a survey is submitted, the individual will receive a confirmation e-mail. You are encouraged to follow up with the listed reference for confirmation.
- Recommendations from academic and work related experiences are considered professional. Only three references will be evaluated with your application; additional references should not be sent.
- Note that all references may be subject to verification for authenticity.
- Transcripts: official transcripts for ALL post-secondary coursework sent directly from the Institution in a sealed envelope or emailed directly to CPiAHadministration@vumc.org.
- Mail to: CPiAH Administration
Attn: DMS Program
2215 Garland Ave
Light Hall, Room 312
Nashville, TN 37232-0495
- Mail to: CPiAH Administration
Please direct all application inquiries to CPiAHadministration@vumc.org.
SELECTION PROCESS
After review of all submitted applications by the Admissions Committee, qualified applicants are granted a phone interview with the Program Director. Top candidates are offered a subsequent interview with faculty and staff. The following criteria is considered in the evaluation of all applicants:
- Overall GPA
- Completed pre-requisite coursework GPA
- Reference scores
- Interviews
- Professional Potential (comprehensive rating of the applicant's overall preparedness)
The top 5 applicants are offered admission and the next 5 applicants are offered an alternate position for that same year.
*The Admissions Committee reserves the right to request additional interviews.
The VUMC-DMS Program does not accept incoming academic or experiential credit.