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Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

Stanford, California

Anesthesiology

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Stanford Anesthesiology Residency program prioritizes rigorous clinical education, compassionate care, and leadership cultivation. Residents train across four hospitals and are supported by a faculty committed to mentorship and innovative teaching. The program values diversity and inclusion, actively fostering an environment where all residents can thrive and excel in their medical careers. The dedicated resources ensure residents can pursue their interests within anesthesiology, ultimately playing a pivotal role in their education and professional development. With a strong emphasis on community and teamwork, the residency program creates a positive atmosphere for all involved.

Specialty Competitive Score:

Moderate Competition

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Program Details

Specialty

Anesthesiology

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

Stanford Anesthesiology Residency program does not explicitly mention its friendliness towards International Medical Graduates (IMGs), but it emphasizes diversity and inclusion. They have created a Diversity Council aimed at recruiting and promoting diversity, which may suggest a welcoming attitude towards applicants from various backgrounds, including IMGs. However, specific acceptance statistics or explicit mentions of IMG policies aren't detailed in the provided text.

Categorical Positions

Categorical Positions (detail)

The Stanford Anesthesiology Residency program accepts around 15 residents each year without any specific information about prelim residents, rural, and other categorical residents.

Program Website

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Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford Medicine, Stanford, CA

Program Director

Marianne Chen M.D.

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Current Residents

Overview

The current resident roster is not specified in the text, leaving the total number of residents unidentified. Details about the resident experience emphasize a supportive training environment, collegiate spirit, and exceptional opportunities for mentorship and clinical training. The information does suggest an active community among residents, but quantitative details are not provided.

PGY-1 MD

The specific number of PGY-1 MD residents currently enrolled in the program is not provided, but there is a mention of multiple interview dates, which implies a certain number of residents is being accepted each year. Specific numbers might be available on the program's directory or current resident roster.

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Curriculum & Education

Overview

Residents in our program receive broad clinical training across four hospitals, are taught by supportive faculty who are leaders in their field, have dedicated didactics using innovative teaching methods, and receive mentorship and resources to pursue their passions and interests within medicine and anesthesiology.

Application

Virtual interviews for the 2024-2025 residency application cycle will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in October, November, December, and January. Each interview day starts at 8:00 AM and ends by 2:30 PM. A virtual social hour for applicants will take place the evening prior to the interview. Key interview dates include: October 29; November 5, 12, 14, 19, and 21; December 3, 5, 10, 12, and 17; January 7, 9, 14.

# of Locations

four hospitals

Fellowship

The program offers several clinical fellowships, including Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Critical Care Medicine, Obstetrical Anesthesia, Pain Medicine, Pediatric Anesthesia, and Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine. Additionally, there are postdoctoral fellowship opportunities in Anesthesia Informatics and Media Lab and Global Health. Notably, these fellowships provide pathways for residents to further specialize in their fields after graduation.

Resident Life

Overview

The Stanford Anesthesiology Residency program is committed to providing rigorous clinical education, to nurturing residents to deliver compassionate, equitable patient-centered care, and to cultivating future leaders in the field. We also embrace and live out our departmental values (IMPACT – innovation, mentorship, participation, action, connection, teamwork).

On Call Schedule

Interviews are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in October, November, December and January. Each interview day begins virtually at 8:00am and concludes by 2:30pm.

# of Years of Program

The length of the residency program, typically discussed in terms of years, is not explicitly stated in the provided text.

Housing

The program includes a diversity council established in 2015 to promote inclusiveness, mentorship, and support for residents, particularly in addressing diverse health needs.

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Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

Residents receive broad clinical training across four hospitals, dedicated didactics using innovative teaching methods, mentorship, and resources to pursue their passions in medicine and anesthesiology.

PGY-1 Salary

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