Vanderbilt University (informally Vandy or VU) is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1873, it was named in honor of shipping and rail magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided the school its initial $1-million endowment in the hopes that his gift and the greater work of the university would help to heal the sectional wounds inflicted by the Civil War. Vanderbilt is a founding member of the Southeastern Conference and has been the conference's only private school since 1966.
Located in Nashville Tennessee the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is a premier institution within Vanderbilt University Medical Center renowned for its excellence in education research and patient care. Frequently ranked among the nations top medical schools particularly for research VUSM attracts bright students and faculty dedicated to advancing healthcare. The school offers comprehensive programs including the Doctor of Medicine PhD and specialized masters degrees preparing graduates for diverse roles in medicine and science. Supported by distinguished faculty and state of the art facilities such as Vanderbilt University Hospital and the Childrens Hospital VUSM provides exceptional clinical training and fosters groundbreaking discovery. Its core mission centers on expanding medical knowledge training skilled physicians and delivering compassionate high quality patient care.
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