NeurologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

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

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About Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

ACGME code
1800521017
Program director
Nirali Vora
Location
Stanford, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
527
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.9%
Of applicants invited
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 Neurology residency program in Stanford, California, sponsored by Stanford Health Care. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 527 applications and invited about 13.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurology program has 20%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and research tracks.

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
  • 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: interviewed3%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
6
Interview rate
13.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
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

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White39%
  • Asian58%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%

Contact and location

Program director
Nirali Vora
Program coordinator
Mitzine Wright
Coordinator phone
(650) 725-6688
Sponsoring institution
Stanford Health Care

Stanford University Medical Center CAM Bldg. Department of Neurology, 453 Quarry Rd. Stanford, 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 Neurology program has 20% 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 6 first-year Neurology positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program received 527 applications and interviewed about 13.9% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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 3%.

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

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program is located at Stanford University Medical Center CAM Bldg. Department of Neurology, 453 Quarry Rd. Stanford, 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 Nirali Vora. The program coordinator, Mitzine Wright, is the usual contact for application questions.

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