How to Apply

Applicants completing an accredited pediatrics residency program and board-certified or board-eligible as defined by the American Board of Pediatrics are eligible to apply.

Electronic Applications

All applications will be process through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Visit the ERAS website for information on how to apply.

Required Documents via ERAS

  • ERAS application (CAF)
  • Three letters of recommendation (LoRs)
    • Must include:
      • One letter from your residency program director
      • One letter from a faculty member
    • Strongly suggested:
      • One letter from a pulmonary faculty member
  • Personal statement including a description of special interests and career goals
  • Medical school transcript (To be sent directly to GME)
  • Medical student performance evaluation/Dean’s letter
  • Wallet-size color photography
  • USMLE transcripts or COMLEX transcripts
  • ECFMG status report (only for International Medical Graduates)

Matching Program

Applications must register with the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). For information, visit the NRMP web site.

After applications are thoroughly reviewed, qualified candidates will be contacted between July and September for a personal interview. Interviews are conducted late August through early November.

Please contact our fellowship program team below with any questions. 

Andrew Sokolow, M.D.

Program Director
Andrew Sokolow, MD

Paul Moore MD

Associate Director
Paul Moore, MD

Fellowship Coordinator 
Contact Monica Fontenot
below for more information.
Monica Fontenot 
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's
Hospital at Vanderbilt
Doctors' Office Tower
11215 Nashville, TN 37232-9500
Phone: (615) 936-5864
monica.s.fontenot@vumc.org