Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

The Stanford Neurology residency program is one of the largest neurology departments and training programs in the country. They offer twelve Neurology and four Child Neurology integrated residency positions, making it the largest neurology training program outside of the East Coast. The program includes rotations at Stanford University Hospital, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and the Stanford Neuroscience Health Center.

Stanford Neurology is an Advanced program with 6 guaranteed PGY1 positions at Stanford, 4 guaranteed PGY1 positions at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, and 2 priority positions at California Pacific Medical Center. Residents have an opportunity to rotate through various clinical services, including inpatient neuro-hospitalist, stroke, epilepsy, neurocritical care, and outpatient clinics in different neurological subspecialties.

Residents have a diverse patient population and ample clinical volume to support their educational development. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, hands-on experience, and exposure to complex cases. The region offers numerous outdoor activities, cultural attractions, and a supportive community reflective of the Bay Area culture.

The program provides competitive salaries and benefits, with support for housing and healthcare costs. Residents also have access to top-notch academic and recreational facilities at Stanford University. The call schedule is structured to offer residents a balanced workload with in-house and home call responsibilities.