SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

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

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About Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

ACGME code
4400521054
Program director
David Spain
Location
Stanford, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,008
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Stanford, California, sponsored by Stanford Health Care. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,008 applications and invited about 7.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
7.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men37%
  • White37%
  • Asian47%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other1%

Contact and location

Program director
David Spain
Program coordinator
Anita Hagan
Coordinator phone
(650) 725-2181
Sponsoring institution
Stanford Health Care

Stanford Health Care 300 Pasteur Drive, Suite H-3591 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 4% of residents at Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 8 first-year Surgery positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program received 1,008 applications and interviewed about 7.5% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program is located at Stanford Health Care 300 Pasteur Drive, Suite H-3591 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 David Spain. The program coordinator, Anita Hagan, is the usual contact for application questions.

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