General Surgery
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
At a glance
- Program contacts
- generalsurgeryresidency@stanford.edu
Cycle not stated · Checked Sep 9, 2026
Official source - Training length
- 7 years
Cycle not stated · Checked Sep 9, 2026
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Plan for life in residencyPlan your budget
Application details
CalendarSome policies are undated. Confirm this cycle with the program.
- Application service
- ERAS
Cycle not stated · Checked Sep 9, 2026
Official source - Recommendation letters
- 3 minimum letters
Letters may arrive after the application deadline but before interview.
Cycle not stated · Checked Sep 9, 2026
Official source - MSPE required
- Yes
Cycle not stated · Checked Sep 9, 2026
Official source - Required documents
- MSPE, transcript with surgery grades, letters, personal statement, Step 1, Step 2 if available, and photo.
Cycle not stated · Checked Sep 9, 2026
Official source - Application deadline
- Oct 1, 2026Cutoff time not published
Listed in the official 2026–2027 interview-season timeline; cutoff time not stated.
2027 Match · Checked Sep 9, 2026
Official source - J-1 sponsorship
- Yes
Cycle not stated · Checked Sep 9, 2026
Official source - H-1B sponsorship
- Discretionary and limited; confirm eligibility directly.Confirm with program
Cycle not stated · Checked Sep 9, 2026
Official source - Degree and graduation policy
- Graduates outside the U.S./Canada: no more than two years since graduation.
Cycle not stated · Checked Sep 9, 2026
Official source - Recent clinical experience
- Graduates outside the U.S./Canada: at least one year of U.S. clinical experience.
Cycle not stated · Checked Sep 9, 2026
Official source - ECFMG certification
- Current valid certification required for international graduates.
Cycle not stated · Checked Sep 9, 2026
Official source - Signal policy
- ERAS signals are an important indication of interest.
2027 Match · Checked Sep 9, 2026
Official source - NRMP code
- 1820440C0
Cycle not stated · Checked Sep 9, 2026
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Interviews
Interview calendar
2027 Match · 3 published dates
November 2026
Nov 17, 2026
Published interview days. Invitations and available slots are managed by the program.
Source & schedule details
Evening reception the preceding day.
Standard categorical (5+2) · Checked Sep 9, 2026
Stanford General Surgery applications and tracks- Interview format
- In person
2027 Match · Checked Sep 9, 2026
Official source
- Inpatient / outpatient rhythm
- Five clinical years plus two professional-development years.
Cycle not stated · Checked Sep 9, 2026
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Pay & your budget
2026-2027
Published annual rates; housing already included. These compare pay levels, not historical pay growth. Listed PGY levels do not establish training length.
PGY-1 · monthly average$8,079Before taxes and deductions
Use your own estimate. This is not local rent data.
Source & pay details
Published rates continue pending a new SHC–CIR contract; housing is already included.
Annual published pay divided by 12. Actual pay periods, taxes, deductions and other costs are not calculated. Future entering-class pay may change.
Checked Sep 9, 2026. Housing is already in this figure; it has not been added again.
Stanford GME stipends and bonuses, 2026–2027Training & time away
- Training length
- 7 years
Cycle not stated · Checked Sep 9, 2026
Official source
Official sources
- Stanford General Surgery applications and tracksChecked 2026-09-09
- Stanford GME stipends and bonuses, 2026–2027Checked 2026-09-09
Verification & data policy
Directory identity imported from RMR. Current accreditation is awaiting roster verification. ACGME ID: not verified.
Each fact keeps its own source, track and cycle. Source-backed facts do not imply program endorsement. Missing data is not a zero.
Sources & coverage