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Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

Child Neurology residency program in Palo Alto, California, sponsored by Stanford Health Care.

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About Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

ACGME code
1850521061
Program director
Cynthia Campen
Location
Palo Alto, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
121
Latest cycle
Interview rate
35.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program is a university Based Child Neurology residency program in Palo Alto, California, sponsored by Stanford Health Care. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Child Neurology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 121 applications and invited about 35.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Child Neurology interview rate of 33.7%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Child Neurology program has 17.8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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
5
Interview rate
35.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women73%
  • Men27%
  • White82%
  • Asian18%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%

Contact and location

Program director
Cynthia Campen
Program coordinator
Julie Ng
Coordinator phone
(650) 736-0885
Program phone
(650) 725-6688
Sponsoring institution
Stanford Health Care

Stanford University Medical Center Division of Child Neurology 750 Welch Rd. Suite 317 Palo Alto, CA 94304-1510 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 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?

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Child Neurology program has 17.8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program offers 5 first-year Child Neurology positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program received 121 applications and interviewed about 35.5% of applicants. The typical Child Neurology program interviews about 33.7%.

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 Child Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

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

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program is located at Stanford University Medical Center Division of Child Neurology 750 Welch Rd. Suite 317 Palo Alto, CA 94304-1510. Its sponsoring institution is Stanford Health Care.

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

The program director is Cynthia Campen. The program coordinator, Julie Ng, is the usual contact for application questions.

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