Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program Child Neurology Residency
Child Neurology residency program in Palo Alto, California, sponsored by Stanford Health Care.
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- 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
- Website
- Program website
- 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.