Moonlighting is practicing medicine for pay outside the requirements of the training program.
Please remember:
- Internal moonlighting hours must be counted into the 80-hour ACGME guidelines.
- A separate form must be completed for each moonlighting experience at each location.
- Performance will be monitored for the effect of this activity, and adverse effects on residency performance may lead to rescinding the agreement.
- Please remember J-1 Visa sponsorship and military support for residency and fellowship prohibit moonlighting. Restrictions may apply for other visa types or contracts. Please verify with your visa sponsor or contract source.
Moonlighting Forms
- Form for Internal Moonlighting - Vanderbilt University Hospital, Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital or Vanderbilt outpatient clinics
- Form for External (Non-Vanderbilt) Moonlighting - Please note: external moonlighting must be entered in duty hours as well.
