Coverage Overview for School of Medicine and School of Nursing
Who is Covered?
Faculty members are covered while acting within their scope of their responsible ¹ú²úÔ´´ duties.
Students are covered while acting within their course or program while at ¹ú²úÔ´´.
Extent of Coverage
The university is self-insured for the first $50,000 of a School of Medicine (VUSM) or School of Nursing (VUSN) professional liability loss. ¹ú²úÔ´´ purchases primary coverage with a top rated insurer. On top of the primary coverage, ¹ú²úÔ´´ also purchases an additional layer of excess coverage. The coverage is written on a "claims made" basis. Tail coverage would be purchased if the need should ever arise.
Credentialing Verification Documents
If you were an employee or student before April 29, 2016 please contact ¹ú²úÔ´´ Medical Center Risk and Insurance Management office at 615-936-0660 for verification documents.Â
If you were an employee or student on or after April 29,2016 please contact a Risk and Insurance Specialist for verification documents.Â
Coverage Overview for Other Professionals
¹ú²úÔ´´ offers other professional liability coverage for licensed individuals and internship or academic programs of students who are directed by such university personnel.  Please contact riskandinsurance@vanderbilt.edu if you have any questions.
If you are a VUMC Employee, please contact the  for assistance. Â
Reporting an Incident
If you experience any type of incident while performing any services on behalf of ¹ú²úÔ´´ or at the direction of ¹ú²úÔ´´ please report those through our . We encourage you to report anything that makes you uncomfortable with any aspect of a service you are providing. Â