Thoracic Surgery - IntegratedUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

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

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About Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

ACGME code
4610521016
Program director
Michael Fischbein
Location
Stanford, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
111
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program is a university Based Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Stanford, California, sponsored by Stanford Health Care. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program (1).

In the latest application cycle the program received 111 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program has 6%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 67 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.

  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

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

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White32%
  • Asian55%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Fischbein
Program coordinator
Stephanie Harrington
Coordinator phone
(650) 721-2552
Sponsoring institution
Stanford Health Care

Stanford University School of Medicine Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Falk Cardiovascular Research Building Stanford, CA 94305-5407 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?

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program has 6% 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 3 first-year Thoracic Surgery - Integrated positions, and 3 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. Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

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

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program is located at Stanford University School of Medicine Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Falk Cardiovascular Research Building Stanford, CA 94305-5407. Its sponsoring institution is Stanford Health Care.

Who is the program director of Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program?

The program director is Michael Fischbein. The program coordinator, Stephanie Harrington, is the usual contact for application questions.