Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
More information can be found on our recruitment website: https://med.stanford.edu/peds/prospective-applicants.html.
Total Program Size
39
39
39
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
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
NRMP Match Codes
1820320C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
400
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
185
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
185
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
400
Minimum score
400
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
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)
60
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
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
8
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
40
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
5
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Primary care
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
3200521041
Beeper or Home Call
0
2
8
Program Director
First Name
Caroline
Middle Name
E
Last Name
Rassbach
Degrees
MD, MA
Address
Lucile Packard Children's Hosp
Pediatrics Pgm
725 Welch Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.173875 37.43608)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Carrie
Last Name
Johnson
Degrees
MBA
Address
Lucile Packard Children's Hosp
Pediatrics Pgm
725 Welch Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.173875 37.43608)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
98.50
% IMG
1.00
% DO
0.30
% Female
73.60
% Male
26.30
Total Physician
208
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
51.40
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $74,027 | 20 | 42 |
| Year 2 | $77,771 | 20 | 42 |
| Year 3 | $83,657 | 20 | 42 |
Total Positions
117
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Moving allowance
Housing stipend
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
June Start Date
25
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
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