Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Stanford, California, sponsored by Stanford Health Care.

About Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

ACGME code
3000521046
Program director
John Higgins
Location
Stanford, California
Data updated
October 3, 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

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
11
Positions filled
10
Applications received
495
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

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
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.

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 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.

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