Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

Neurological Surgery 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
1600521012
Program director
John Ratliff
Location
Palo Alto, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
271
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Palo Alto, California, sponsored by Stanford Health Care. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 271 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurological Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 78 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.

  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White15%
  • Asian55%
  • Black or African American20%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
John Ratliff
Program coordinator
Shanna Selsor
Coordinator phone
(650) 725-0701
Program phone
(650) 723-6661
Sponsoring institution
Stanford Health Care

453 Quarry Road Neurosurgery MC: 5327 Palo Alto, CA 94304 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?

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% 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 4 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program?

Applicants who sent Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program is located at 453 Quarry Road Neurosurgery MC: 5327 Palo Alto, CA 94304. Its sponsoring institution is Stanford Health Care.

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

The program director is John Ratliff. The program coordinator, Shanna Selsor, is the usual contact for application questions.

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