Ambulatory Orientation

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Adult Ambulatory Orientation occurs bi-monthly. All new hires will be scheduled for the next available session.

  • Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Operations Orientation, M-F regular work week
  • Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Operations Orientation, no Tuesday session.
  • Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Operations Orientation, T-F (when a holiday falls on a monday)


Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Operations Orientation: M-F regular work week with Tuesday session
 

Prior to Orientation Week

Check your personal email for these details:

  • Friday prior: Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Operations Orientation details from NEPD
  • Friday prior after 4 p.m.: Medical Center Orientation details from HR

Monday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Medical Center Orientation (MCO) for licensed and non-licensed staff (check personal email for details)
  • Morning: in-person in Light Hall
  • Afternoon: online Teams meeting (virtual)

Tuesday, held twice a month, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In-person Adult Ambulatory Clinical Orientation Skills Day for RNs, LPNs and MAs (check your VUMC email for invite from Ambulatory Education)

3401 West End Avenue Suite 450

* Limited lunch/snack options are available in the building. Feel free to bring your own.

Wednesday, remote

Work on eStar and Other Learning Exchange Modules (virtual):

  • Enrollment sent to VUMC email
  • Two chances to pass
  • Notification of passing sent to VUMC email

Licensed Staff must complete: "eStar Online Course: Ambulatory General Clinical 100/200 (Non-OB) Self-Paced Learning" (estimate to complete: 4-5 hours)

Non-licensed staff must complete: "eStar Online Course: Ambulatory Clinic Basics Self-Paced Learning" (estimate to complete: 1.5-2hours)

Computers are available at 2525 West End Ave for those needing access

Thursday, remote

Work on Learning Exchange Modules (virtual)

  • Regulatory modules assigned by VUMC
  • Clinic-specific package of modules assigned by Education Specialist

Friday

Clinic orientation

Report to your assigned clinic at designated start time/shift.


Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Operations Orientation: M-F regular work week without Tuesday session
 

Prior to Orientation Week

Check your personal email for these details:

  • Friday prior: Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Operations Orientation details from NEPD
  • Friday prior after 4 p.m.: Medical Center Orientation details from HR

Monday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Medical Center Orientation (MCO) for licensed and non-licensed staff (check personal email for details)
  • Morning: in-person in Light Hall
  • Afternoon: online Teams meeting (virtual)

Tuesday, remote

Work on eStar and Other Learning Exchange Modules (virtual):

  • Enrollment sent to VUMC email
  • Two chances to pass
  • Notification of passing sent to VUMC email

Licensed Staff must complete: "eStar Online Course: Ambulatory General Clinical 100/200 (Non-OB) Self-Paced Learning" (estimate to complete: 4-5 hours)

Non-licensed staff must complete: "eStar Online Course: Ambulatory Clinic Basics Self-Paced Learning" (estimate to complete: 1.5-2hours)

Computers are available at 2525 West End Ave for those needing access

Wednesday, remote

Work on Learning Exchange modules (virtual)

  • Regulatory modules assigned by VUMC
  • Clinic-specific package of modules assigned by Education Specialist

Thursday, remote

Clinic orientation

Report to your assigned clinic at designated start time/shift.

Friday

Clinic orientation

Report to your assigned clinic at designated start time/shift.

Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Operations Orientation: T-F (when a holiday falls on a Monday)
 

Prior to Orientation Week

Check your personal email for these details:

  • Friday prior: Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Operations Orientation details from NEPD
  • Friday prior after 4 p.m. - Medical Center Orientation details from HR

Monday

Closed, nothing scheduled

Tuesday, TBD

  • Medical Center Orientation (MCO) for licensed and non-licensed staff (check personal email for details)
  • Morning: in-person in Light Hall
  • Afternoon: online Teams meeting (virtual)

Wednesday, remote

Work on eStar and Other Learning Exchange Modules (virtual):

  • Enrollment sent to VUMC email
  • Two chances to pass
  • Notification of passing sent to VUMC email

Licensed Staff must complete: "eStar Online Course: Ambulatory General Clinical 100/200 (Non-OB) Self-Paced Learning" (estimate to complete: 4-5 hours)

Non-licensed staff must complete: "eStar Online Course: Ambulatory Clinic Basics Self-Paced Learning" (estimate to complete: 1.5-2hours)

Computers are available at 2525 West End Ave for those needing access

Thursday, remote

Work on eStar and Other Learning Exchange Modules (virtual):

  • Enrollment sent to VUMC email
  • Two chances to pass
  • Notification of passing sent to VUMC email

Licensed Staff must complete: "eStar Online Course: Ambulatory General Clinical 100/200 (Non-OB) Self-Paced Learning" (estimate to complete: 4-5 hours)

Non-licensed staff must complete: "eStar Online Course: Ambulatory Clinic Basics Self-Paced Learning" (estimate to complete: 1.5-2hours)

Computers are available at 2525 West End Ave for those needing access

Friday

Clinic orientation. Report to your assigned clinic at designated shift start time. You will be assigned the next available clinical Orientation Skills Day (Tuesday).

VMG Orientation Contact Us

  
Medical Center Orientation Questions
clinical.orientation@vumc.org 
 
  
     
     
  
Adult Ambulatory EducationOrientation Questions
adultambulatory@vumc.org 
 
  
     
     
     
  
eStar
estartraininglogistics@vumc.org
 
  
  
 
  

Shuttles/Stops, Building Entrance

Parking is available in N Lot 73A with easy access to free Shuttle Services:
3401 Shuttle 
(closest stop to 73A)
runs 22 & 52 minutes after the hour
Stops at 3401 West End in rear of building
 
Crystal Terrace Shuttle 
(closest stop to 73A)
runs 18 & 48 minutes after the hour
Crystal Terrace is across the street from 3401 West End building (cross Orleans Drive)
  
3401 Building Entrance
From rear of building, walk into the parking garage.  At back of garage 
enter through glass doors.   


 

Resources

Orientation Information:
Parking, Meals, Inclement Weather
 
Main Campus Clinical Orientation Calendar
2025 / 2026
 
How to join a Teams Meeting
  
VUMC Acronym and Abbreviations Translator*
Yes, VUMC has its own lingo!
 
 * = for VUMC Staff only: login required