AnesthesiologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Stanford, California, sponsored by Stanford Health Care.

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About Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

ACGME code
0400521025
Program director
Marianne Chen
Location
Stanford, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
659
Latest cycle
Interview rate
27.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
1%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Stanford, California, sponsored by Stanford Health Care. It offers 13 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 659 applications and invited about 27.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 1% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
13
Interview rate
27.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates98%
  • US DO graduates1%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs1%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White45%
  • Asian35%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Marianne Chen
Program coordinator
Patricia Raines
Coordinator phone
(650) 723-7377
Program phone
(650) 723-6661
Sponsoring institution
Stanford Health Care

Stanford University Medical Center Dept of Anesthesiology, H3580 300 Pasteur Drive Stanford, CA 94305 Open in Google Maps

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program IMG-friendly?

About 1% of residents at Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program offer?

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program offers 13 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program?

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program received 659 applications and interviewed about 27.8% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program located?

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program is located at Stanford University Medical Center Dept of Anesthesiology, H3580 300 Pasteur Drive Stanford, CA 94305. Its sponsoring institution is Stanford Health Care.

Who is the program director of Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program?

The program director is Marianne Chen. The program coordinator, Patricia Raines, is the usual contact for application questions.

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