Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical Residency
Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Stanford, California, sponsored by Stanford Health Care.
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- ACGME code
- 3000521046
- Program director
- John Higgins
- Location
- Stanford, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 11
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 495
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 14%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Stanford, California, sponsored by Stanford Health Care. It offers 11 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 495 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 14% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 11
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates86%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs7%
- Non-US IMGs7%
Demographics
- Women52%
- Men48%
- White33%
- Asian45%
- Black or African American5%
- Hispanic or Latino12%
Contact and location
- Program director
- John Higgins
- Program coordinator
- Gabby Barela
- Coordinator phone
- (650) 721-5755
- Program phone
- (650) 723-6661
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Stanford Health Care
Stanford University Medical Center Department of Pathology, L 235 300 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 14% of residents at Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 11 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 10 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. This page has Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.
Where is Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program located?
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program is located at Stanford University Medical Center Department of Pathology, L 235 300 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 John Higgins. The program coordinator, Gabby Barela, is the usual contact for application questions.