1. Student Life The Environment For Prospective Students
Located between San Francisco and San Jose
in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford Universi- Our mission at Stanford University School of
ty is part of a vibrant, metropolitan area which Medicine is to be a premier research-
boasts world-renown, innovative organizations intensive medical school that improves health
such as Hewlett Packard and Google. through leadership and a collaborative
approach to discovery and innovation in
Known for its cutting-edge technology and patient care, education and research.
wealth of opportunities, the region attracts
“In choosing a college I wanted a place people from virtually every continent and
where I would feel comfortable. I wanted culture.
the same in medical school. I felt In order to best serve this community, the
welcome here as a student coming from Stanford University Medical Center and Lucille
a small liberal-arts college.” Packard Children's are undergoing a
—Jane Whitney, First Year state-of-the-art, multi-billion dollar expan-
sion. Medical staff and students dedicate their
The typical entering class has: service to a population representing the San
Francisco Bay Area's global diversity.
• More than 40 undergraduate institutions
• 50% distribution of men and women
• Over 20% underrepresented minorities
• 15% with advanced degrees
“The different types of diversity at Stanford
is great; it's not just diversity of ethnicity
but backgrounds and experiences too.”
Read more about opportunities
—Adeoti Oshinowo, Fifth Year available to students of all interests
and backgrounds
“The atmosphere is very warm and
personalized. I not only know my
classmates well, but also everyone else
here. It's a collaborative, cooperative Office of Student Services
“We see all types of patients from different
environment.” walks of life here. It's very real.” M.D. Admissions
www.med.stanford.edu/md/admissions
—Matthew Goldstein, Fourth Year —Emily Tsai, Second Year mdadmissions@stanford.edu

2. Medical Education Scholarly Concentrations Opportunities
The MD curriculum at Stanford is
supported by Scholarly Concentrations.
This enables students to build on their
basic sciences and clinical experience by
conducting in-depth study plus
individually directed research and
clinical practice in their selected area.
• Scholarly Concentrations include: The school provides unparalleled
• Bioengineering opportunities for students to engage in
• Biomedical Ethics & Medical Humanities clinical practice, research and innovation,
• Biomedical Informatives international health, and intellectual
• Cancer Biology development within the broader university
Stanford School of Medicine provides • Cardiovascular Pulmonary context and in a large, diverse urban
world class opportunities in academics, • Clinical Research community.
research, and clinical practice for students • Community Health
who are passionate about learning in • Health Services and Policy Facts at a glance on Class of 2009:
both clinical and research settings. • Immunology
• 47% residencies in primary care fields
• International Health
The two major goals of the medical • 30% graduate with dual degree
• Molecular Basis of Medicine
curriculum are: • 75% match residencies at their top choice
• Neuroscience, Behavior, and Cognition
• 93% match residencies at their top 3
• Women's Health
• Integrate the most modern biomedical • Independent Design “At Stanford we can initiate fun and
and clinical sciences, and innovative things. One exciting project
was developing and teaching a medical
• Develop skills through individual leadership course. It's wonderful having
student exploration in their area of Basic Science
the school invest in us this way.”
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individualized faculty support.” business school and want to take more.”
Years in Medical School
—Joaquin Camara-Quintana, Second Year —Joslyn Woodard, First Year