Web Address
http://med.stanford.edu/ophthalmology.html
Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
No
Total Program Size
5
5
5
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
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)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
60
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
40
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
8
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
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
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
21
Primary teaching site
Stanford Health Care
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
2400521033
Beeper or Home Call
12
12
12
Program Director
First Name
Carolyn
Last Name
Pan
Degrees
MD
Address

Stanford Univ
Dept of Ophthalmology
2370 Watson Ct
Palo Alto, CA 94304
United States

Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-122.119468 37.447949)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Hannah
Last Name
Romero
Degrees
BA
Address

Byers Eye Inst
MC 5353
2452 Watson Ct
Palo Alto, CA 94303
United States

Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-122.120582 37.448461)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
84.10
% IMG
15.90
% DO
0.00
% Female
45.70
% Male
54.30
Total Physician
48
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
39.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
3.20
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year
Year
Year
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1 $88,729 20
Year 2 $91,660 20 20
Year 3 $97,838 20 20
Year 4 $88,400 15 20
Total Positions
15
Participates in San Francisco match
Yes
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Moving allowance
Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
June Start Date
26
Not applicable
0
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
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://med.stanford.edu/gme/housestaff/current/leave-of-absence.html
Other Application Service Used
SF Match