Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program
NeurologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Palo Alto, CA(Alto, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
$96,241
PGY1 Salary
2.9%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1800521017
- NRMP Code:
- 1820180A0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 94
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 130
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 56%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
There has been tremendous expansion of our faculty over the last decade, making us one of the most comprehensive neurology centers on the West Coast. Stanford University is one of the world's premier neuroscience research institutions. We now have 6 categorical positions, which allow 6 residents to match with Stanford internal medicine and neurology simultaneously. Six residents will have four years of training at Stanford- one year internal medicine and three years in neurology.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$96,241
PGY-1
$96,241
PGY-2
$102,731
PGY-3
$107,972
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 104(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $1.1M
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $39K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 43.7%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 29 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.57
- Poverty Rate
- 29.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
69°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
27"
Humidity
54%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.86
Restaurant Meal
19.44
Gas (per gallon)
$5.18
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1800521017
- NRMP Code:
- 1820180A0
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 94
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Nirali Vora
- Email:
- nirali@stanford.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2025 - 12/11/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/5/2025 - 12/17/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1820180A0, 1820180C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Stanford Health Care
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Stanford Health Care
- Contact Person:
- Mitzine Wright
- Contact Email:
- mitzine@stanford.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:12PGY-3:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 2.9%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 2nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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