Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program Thoracic Surgery - Integrated Residency
Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Stanford, California, sponsored by Stanford Health Care.
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- 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
- Website
- Program website
- 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.