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Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

Pediatrics 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
3200521041
Program director
Caroline Rassbach
Location
Palo Alto, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
34
First-year spots
Applicants
935
Latest cycle
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Palo Alto, California, sponsored by Stanford Health Care. It offers 34 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 935 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 52 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
34
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women76%
  • Men24%
  • White49%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Caroline Rassbach
Program coordinator
Carrie Johnson
Coordinator phone
(650) 497-8134
Program phone
(650) 497-8979
Sponsoring institution
Stanford Health Care

Stanford Health Care c/o Lucile Packard Children's Hospital 725 Welch Road 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 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 2% of residents at Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% 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 34 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 34 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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

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

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program is located at Stanford Health Care c/o Lucile Packard Children's Hospital 725 Welch Road 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 Caroline Rassbach. The program coordinator, Carrie Johnson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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