Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
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.
Total Program Size
12
12
10
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
1
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1820180A0
1820180C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
72
Required letters of recommendation
3
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
5
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
70
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
30
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Hospitalist
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
15
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
90
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1800521017
Beeper or Home Call
15
12
6
Program Director
First Name
Nirali
Last Name
Vora
Degrees
MD
Address
Stanford Univ Med Ctr
Neurology Dept
453 Quarry Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94305
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.171767 37.437255)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Mitzine
Last Name
Wright
Address
Stanford Univ Med Ctr
CAM Bldg Dept of Neurology
453 Quarry Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304-5235
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.171767 37.437255)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
97.80
% IMG
2.10
% DO
0.00
% Female
54.50
% Male
45.40
Total Physician
66
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
49.10
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 4 | ||
| Year | 4 | ||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $77,771 | 15 | 20 |
| Year 3 | $83,657 | 15 | 20 |
| Year 4 | $88,400 | 15 | 20 |
Total Positions
34
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Moving allowance
Housing stipend
On-call meal allowance
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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