Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

Palo Alto, CA

Specialty:Pediatric endocrinology

ACGME Code:3260521055

NRMP Code:-

Status:Continued Accreditation

Overview

The Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship at Stanford School of Medicine, in conjunction with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, provides a comprehensive three-year training program designed to develop future leaders in the field of pediatric endocrinology and diabetes. It is an ACGME-accredited program that not only emphasizes clinical training but also integrates research and quality improvement projects throughout its curriculum.

Curriculum Overview

The fellowship curriculum consists of one year dedicated to clinical training, followed by two years focused on either basic science, clinical, or translational research. This structure allows fellows to immerse themselves in clinical practice while developing essential research capabilities. Clinical training occurs at the Mary L. Johnson Pediatric Ambulatory Care clinic on the Stanford campus, as well as a variety of outpatient endocrinology clinics located within the neighboring communities of Los Gatos and Sunnyvale.

The clinical experience encompasses both inpatient and outpatient rotations, with specific training occurring in diabetes clinics and general endocrinology settings. This dual exposure is critical for building competency in managing a wide range of endocrine disorders, including diabetes.

Rotations and Clinical Experience

Diverse clinical rotations are included in the curriculum. Fellows attend two endocrine and two diabetes clinics each week, where they gain direct experience in patient care under the guidance of experienced faculty. Their responsibilities will include managing referrals, inpatient roundings, and participating in educational outreach to both families and medical professionals. Purdue also includes unique opportunities to participate in clinical research studies on innovative diabetes technologies.

In addition to direct clinical duties, fellows participate in educational seminars covering core topics in pediatric endocrinology, quality improvement initiatives, and weekly conferences. These didactic sessions are designed to reinforce the clinical knowledge necessary for practice while cultivating a spirit of inquiry and inquiry-based understanding.

Research Opportunities

A major component of the fellowship experience is the commitment to scholarly activity. Each fellow is expected to undertake a research project that contributes to the field. Throughout the first year, fellows meet with potential mentors to establish research objectives, and they are guided through the grant writing process, including seeking funding through the Maternal Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI).

Fellows are encouraged to present their findings at local and national conferences and to submit publications to peer-reviewed journals. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams allows fellows to benefit from a rich array of resources and expertise within the larger Stanford community. This promotes a holistic approach to pediatric endocrinology and diabetes, integrating insights from other medical specialties.

Unique Aspects of the Program

The Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship at Stanford emphasizes a personalized training experience with strong faculty mentorship. This environment is designed to foster professional growth and community engagement. The fellowships allow for an interdisciplinary approach, helping fellows to cultivate leadership skills through involvement in program governance and quality improvement projects.

Support for International Medical Graduates

Stanford is welcoming of International Medical Graduates (IMGs), especially those who have completed an ACGME-accredited general pediatrics residency. The program supports candidates who require sponsorship for a J-1 visa, facilitating the pathway for qualified applicants from abroad to gain specialized training in pediatric endocrinology. The program's diversity initiatives aim to enhance representation within the field while ensuring equitable opportunities for all applicants.

Application Requirements and Competitiveness

Prospective applicants for the Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship must submit documentation via ERAS, including a comprehensive application, medical school transcript, letters of recommendation, personal statement, current CV, and USMLE or COMLEX transcripts. The deadline for submissions is set for August 15 in the year preceding the fellowship start.

The application process is highly competitive, with an emphasis on finding candidates who are well-prepared to engage in both clinical and research training. The fellowship typically matches two fellows each year. Notably, the program stands out for its inclusivity, actively encouraging applications from underrepresented groups within medicine.

In summary, the Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship at Stanford offers a robust training framework that combines rigorous clinical experience with research opportunities, all within an environment that champions academic excellence and diversity. This training equips fellows with the skills and knowledge required to excel as pediatric endocrinologists.

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Program data

ACGME History ^[2]

Accreditation Last updated: Jul 16, 2026

Initial accreditation0

Full accreditation0

Continued26

Warning1

Probationary Accreditation0

Withdrawal0

#	Academic Year	Status	Effective Date
01	2000 - 2001	Warning	Oct 1, 1989
02	2001 - 2002	Continued	Oct 11, 2001
03	2002 - 2003	Continued	Oct 11, 2001
04	2003 - 2004	Continued	Oct 11, 2001
05	2004 - 2005	Continued	Oct 11, 2001
06	2005 - 2006	Continued	Oct 11, 2001
07	2006 - 2007	Continued	Mar 25, 2007
08	2007 - 2008	Continued	Mar 25, 2007
09	2008 - 2009	Continued	Mar 25, 2007
10	2009 - 2010	Continued	Mar 25, 2007

Program

Program Size

-- (3 years)^[1]

Accreditation Status

Continued Accreditation

(Effective: January 26, 2026)

Composition

Training

Fellowship Rate:--

Faculty-to-Residents Ratio:2.2X^[1]

Residents Career Path

Quality of Life

First Year Paid Sick Leave: --

First Year Paid Vacation: --

First Year Salary: $107,972^[1]

First Year Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty: 16 hours ^[1]

First Year Average Weekly Hours: 60 hours^[1]

Admission

USMLE Step 2 Score: --

Visa Sponsorship:--

YOG Cutoff:--

Race / Ethnicity

No race data available.

Gender

No gender data available.

Incoming Schools

No incoming school data available.

Rotation Duration by Site

Benchmarks

Roster

Publications

32 Publications (5 yr)

Peer-reviewed output from faculty and residents, last 5 years

32 Publications (5 yr)

Journal of the American Heart Association2026

Telemedicine Use and Access to Care for New Patients at an Academic Cardiovascular Center: An Analysis of Geographic Reach and Wait Times.

Sean Tsung,¹Yan Bo Zeng,¹Vijaya Parameswaran,²Fatima Rodriguez,²

PMID: 42396764doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.125.047754

Diabetes technology & therapeutics2026

Insulin Delivery Hardware: Pumps and Pens.

Rayhan Lal,¹Lalantha Leelarathna,²

PMID: 41800629doi.org/10.1177/15209156251410758

Location

Palo Alto, CA ^[4]

Population

68,572

Median income

$184,068Above

Education

82.4%Above

Employment

57.7%Below

Health

3.5%Below

Age

47Above

Above the national average
Below the national average
Similar to the national average

Housing — Rental prices ^[5]

Rental prices

Typical Observed Market Rent Index - ZORI Over Time

Date

Region - Palo Alto, CA

State - California

United States

1/31/2015

N/A

$1,615

$1,193

2/28/2015

N/A

$1,623

$1,199

3/31/2015

N/A

$1,658

$1,206

4/30/2015

N/A

$1,678

$1,213

5/31/2015

$3,140

$1,736

$1,228

6/30/2015

$3,098

$1,750

$1,233

7/31/2015

$3,153

$1,737

$1,235

8/31/2015

$3,103

$1,758

$1,241

9/30/2015

$3,103

$1,775

$1,245

10/31/2015

$3,149

$1,780

$1,253

11/30/2015

$3,165

$1,792

$1,259

12/31/2015

$3,186

$1,793

$1,263

1/31/2016

$3,171

$1,827

$1,275

2/29/2016

$3,205

$1,834

$1,279

3/31/2016

$3,236

$1,835

$1,282

4/30/2016

$3,179

$1,833

$1,285

5/31/2016

$3,151

$1,876

$1,291

6/30/2016

$3,095

$1,885

$1,294

7/31/2016

$3,135

$1,884

$1,295

8/31/2016

$3,148

$1,904

$1,303

9/30/2016

$3,164

$1,910

$1,307

10/31/2016

$3,140

$1,916

$1,311

11/30/2016

$3,125

$1,923

$1,312

12/31/2016

$3,105

$1,928

$1,313

1/31/2017

$3,138

$1,940

$1,317

2/28/2017

$3,169

$1,955

$1,324

3/31/2017

$3,231

$1,980

$1,335

4/30/2017

$3,231

$1,989

$1,346

5/31/2017

$3,230

$1,997

$1,353

6/30/2017

$3,226

$2,009

$1,357

7/31/2017

$3,231

$2,010

$1,359

8/31/2017

$3,226

$2,010

$1,363

9/30/2017

$3,216

$2,023

$1,406

10/31/2017

$3,223

$2,031

$1,414

11/30/2017

$3,251

$2,033

$1,413

12/31/2017

$3,259

$2,051

$1,420

1/31/2018

$3,259

$2,058

$1,422

2/28/2018

$3,268

$2,070

$1,427

3/31/2018

$3,260

$2,070

$1,429

4/30/2018

$3,279

$2,078

$1,434

5/31/2018

$3,270

$2,083

$1,438

6/30/2018

$3,289

$2,091

$1,444

7/31/2018

$3,298

$2,099

$1,449

8/31/2018

$3,320

$2,106

$1,455

9/30/2018

$3,354

$2,113

$1,461

10/31/2018

$3,353

$2,119

$1,465

11/30/2018

$3,359

$2,134

$1,473

12/31/2018

$3,362

$2,159

$1,482

1/31/2019

$3,375

$2,170

$1,492

2/28/2019

$3,360

$2,173

$1,495

3/31/2019

$3,342

$2,197

$1,503

4/30/2019

$3,356

$2,209

$1,509

5/31/2019

$3,385

$2,215

$1,514

6/30/2019

$3,401

$2,223

$1,519

7/31/2019

$3,397

$2,235

$1,526

8/31/2019

$3,396

$2,242

$1,531

9/30/2019

$3,386

$2,249

$1,534

10/31/2019

$3,401

$2,256

$1,541

11/30/2019

$3,399

$2,257

$1,545

12/31/2019

$3,409

$2,263

$1,552

1/31/2020

$3,408

$2,275

$1,560

2/29/2020

$3,422

$2,281

$1,565

3/31/2020

$3,410

$2,284

$1,565

4/30/2020

$3,396

$2,291

$1,566

5/31/2020

$3,353

$2,279

$1,563

6/30/2020

$3,327

$2,275

$1,562

7/31/2020

$3,284

$2,277

$1,571

8/31/2020

$3,242

$2,282

$1,574

9/30/2020

$3,197

$2,295

$1,586

10/31/2020

$3,141

$2,304

$1,593

11/30/2020

$3,141

$2,316

$1,602

12/31/2020

$3,112

$2,327

$1,606

1/31/2021

$3,126

$2,336

$1,613

2/28/2021

$3,101

$2,348

$1,620

3/31/2021

$3,101

$2,351

$1,629

4/30/2021

$3,128

$2,368

$1,649

5/31/2021

$3,166

$2,393

$1,663

6/30/2021

$3,197

$2,417

$1,686

7/31/2021

$3,221

$2,446

$1,707

8/31/2021

$3,238

$2,479

$1,729

9/30/2021

$3,285

$2,511

$1,752

10/31/2021

$3,312

$2,525

$1,767

11/30/2021

$3,327

$2,551

$1,777

12/31/2021

$3,326

$2,557

$1,791

1/31/2022

$3,321

$2,579

$1,800

2/28/2022

$3,336

$2,600

$1,820

3/31/2022

$3,371

$2,623

$1,829

4/30/2022

$3,401

$2,641

$1,841

5/31/2022

$3,415

$2,651

$1,852

6/30/2022

$3,430

$2,662

$1,861

7/31/2022

$3,443

$2,665

$1,868

8/31/2022

$3,467

$2,669

$1,872

9/30/2022

$3,483

$2,670

$1,875

10/31/2022

$3,504

$2,676

$1,873

11/30/2022

$3,513

$2,682

$1,875

12/31/2022

$3,535

$2,684

$1,874

1/31/2023

$3,580

$2,672

$1,877

2/28/2023

$3,571

$2,665

$1,879

3/31/2023

$3,565

$2,663

$1,884

4/30/2023

$3,497

$2,676

$1,886

5/31/2023

$3,495

$2,666

$1,886

6/30/2023

$3,477

$2,666

$1,886

7/31/2023

$3,495

$2,680

$1,891

8/31/2023

$3,497

$2,683

$1,908

9/30/2023

$3,484

$2,688

$1,912

10/31/2023

$3,483

$2,697

$1,916

11/30/2023

$3,496

$2,696

$1,918

12/31/2023

$3,522

$2,705

$1,921

1/31/2024

$3,527

$2,703

$1,928

2/29/2024

$3,556

$2,707

$1,932

3/31/2024

$3,576

$2,712

$1,935

4/30/2024

$3,597

$2,722

$1,942

5/31/2024

$3,595

$2,731

$1,946

6/30/2024

$3,599

$2,741

$1,973

7/31/2024

$3,600

$2,745

$1,958

8/31/2024

$3,606

$2,752

$1,992

9/30/2024

$3,607

$2,763

$1,993

10/31/2024

$3,605

$2,762

$1,995

11/30/2024

$3,600

$2,767

$1,999

12/31/2024

$3,602

$2,770

$2,003

1/31/2025

$3,626

$2,805

$2,006

2/28/2025

$3,654

$2,820

$2,007

3/31/2025

$3,663

$2,836

$2,016

4/30/2025

$3,700

$2,846

$2,019

5/31/2025

$3,726

$2,849

$2,022

6/30/2025

$3,755

$2,849

$2,026

7/31/2025

$3,770

$2,854

$2,029

8/31/2025

$3,787

$2,862

$2,027

9/30/2025

$3,815

$2,834

$2,030

10/31/2025

$3,840

$2,894

$2,052

11/30/2025

$3,864

$2,907

$2,095

12/31/2025

$3,873

$2,907

$2,086

1/31/2026

$3,871

$2,925

$2,160

2/28/2026

$3,865

$2,926

$2,178

Crime — All violent offences ^[6]

Rate per 100,000 residents

Rate per 100,000 people Over Time

Date

Region - Palo Alto, CA

State - California

United States

4/1/2021

5/1/2021

6/1/2021

7/1/2021

8/1/2021

9/1/2021

10/1/2021

11/1/2021

12/1/2021

101

1/1/2022

117

2/1/2022

106

3/1/2022

124

106

4/1/2022

126

103

5/1/2022

128

109

6/1/2022

135

109

7/1/2022

140

113

8/1/2022

160

113

9/1/2022

138

109

10/1/2022

139

107

11/1/2022

113

12/1/2022

130

104

1/1/2023

145

108

2/1/2023

115

3/1/2023

134

101

4/1/2023

133

104

5/1/2023

128

112

6/1/2023

135

108

7/1/2023

161

116

8/1/2023

132

113

9/1/2023

130

109

10/1/2023

144

117

11/1/2023

129

12/1/2023

115

104

1/1/2024

129

2/1/2024

125

3/1/2024

112

100

4/1/2024

121

101

5/1/2024

134

106

6/1/2024

130

106

7/1/2024

154

109

8/1/2024

136

106

9/1/2024

126

104

10/1/2024

126

102

11/1/2024

111

12/1/2024

134

1/1/2025

104

2/1/2025

3/1/2025

109

4/1/2025

103

5/1/2025

126

6/1/2025

120

7/1/2025

134

100

8/1/2025

108

9/1/2025

10/1/2025

116

11/1/2025

107

12/1/2025

119

1/1/2026

2/1/2026

3/1/2026

Living in Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, offers a mix of urban amenities and natural beauty. Here are some key aspects of living in Palo Alto:

Crime Rate and Safety

Palo Alto is known for its safety with a relatively low crime rate compared to other cities in the region.

Fun Activities

Residents can enjoy numerous outdoor activities like hiking in the nearby Stanford Dish area, exploring downtown Palo Alto's shops and restaurants, and visiting nearby cultural attractions.

Climate

Palo Alto enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers.

Races and Population

The population of Palo Alto is diverse with a mix of races and ethnicities, adding to the cultural richness of the area.

Education

Palo Alto is home to Stanford University, a world-renowned institution, and top-rated public schools, making it an ideal location for families.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Palo Alto is relatively high due to its proximity to tech companies and prestigious educational institutions.

Nearest Big Cities

San Francisco and San Jose are major cities near Palo Alto. San Francisco is approximately a 45-minute drive, while San Jose is about a 30-minute drive away. These cities offer additional cultural and entertainment opportunities.

Pros

Proximity to tech hubs
excellent educational opportunities
beautiful natural surroundings.

Cons

High cost of living
particularly housing costs.

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References

1. Freida - https://freida.ama-assn.org/program/3260521055

2. ACGME - Accreditation Data System (ADS) - https://apps.acgme.org/ads/Public/Programs/Search

3. NRMP Results and Data: 2022-2026 Main Residency Match - https://www.nrmp.org/match-data/2026/03/program-results-2022-2026/

4. United States Census Bureau - https://data.census.gov/profile/City,_VS?g=160XX00US0655282

5. Zillow Research - Observed Rent Index (ZORI) - https://www.zillow.com/research/data/

6. FBI - Crime/Law Enforcement Stats (Uniform Crime Reporting Program) - https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr