Internal Medicine - Physician

Internal Medicine - Physician at Vanderbilt University Medical Center summary : Board-Certified / Board-Eligible Internal Medicine physicians are sought to serve as clinic preceptors in a Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Lebanon, TN. The role involves teaching, supervising residents, maintaining an outpatient clinical practice, and participating in program development and recruitment. This position emphasizes compassionate, comprehensive care and the training of future internal medicine physicians in community-based academic and clinical settings.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking Board-Certified / Board-Eligible Internal Medicine physicians to serve as clinic preceptors in our new Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Program in Lebanon, TN.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a community-based residency program supported by Vanderbilt’s robust academic resources. Physicians will help train the next generation of outstanding primary care internists dedicated to delivering compassionate, comprehensive care in both rural and urban-adjacent settings.

Key Responsibilities

Dedicated Teaching Time : Provide high-quality, patient-centered teaching and supervision of residents in the ambulatory setting; participate in evaluation and feedback, case-based teaching, and academic programming. Protected time to participate in residency program activities, including curriculum development, teaching, mentorship, and program leadership activities.

Clinical Responsibilities : Maintain an outpatient clinical practice in the community and serve as a preceptor in the resident continuity clinic in Lebanon, TN.

Program Development : Collaborate with the Program Director and Associate Program Directors to support continuous program growth, innovation, and academic excellence. Participate in recruitment and onboarding of residents.

Qualifications

BC / BE in Internal Medicine

Strong interest in medical education and ambulatory primary care. Prior teaching experience (residents, medical students, or fellows) is highly desirable but not required.

Commitment to excellence in patient care and education.

Collaborative spirit and passion for innovation in training future internists in a community-based academic environment.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE / Vets / Disabled .

International medical graduates seeking to apply for available physician positions must be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), must have passed the United States medical licensing examinations (USMLE Step 1 and Step 2), must have completed a United States based residency even if they have completed a residency or practiced medicine in another country, and must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Keywords : Internal Medicine, Physician, Primary Care, Medical Education, Residency Program, Patient Care, Outpatient Clinic, Clinical Teaching, Program Development, Vanderbilt University Medical Center