Admission to the MD Program
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Key Resources for Applicants
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Welcome to Stanford. We take pride in carrying out the mission of the school - to educate future physicians, and foster their capacity to make discoveries and lead innovation in the science and practice of medicine.
Our curriculum enhances your opportunities for biomedical research and clinical practice as we prepare you to become exceptional physicians.
The medical school is on the main campus of Stanford University. All of the resources of our campus: extraordinary faculty, wonderful students, state-of-the-art facilities, and the diversity of our campus life, are yours to enjoy. This will provide you limitless opportunities to interact with a community of scholars who will support your educational endeavors and make you feel at home. For more information, see student life.
The School of Medicine rewards candidates who want to move the field of medicine and biomedical sciences forward, and whose past accomplishments show evidence for originality, creativity, and a capacity for independent, critical thinking. These skills and attitudes will serve you well as you embark on a career requiring lifelong learning. Innovation and leadership in the applicant's background is most valued.
As you navigate this site, the opportunities and programs we have designed for you will become apparent. Our job at the Office of Medical School Admissions is to ensure that you understand the value and importance of these resources, and how they enhance the educational climate at Stanford.
Contact us at (650) 723-6861 or at [email protected] if you have any questions or wish further information.
Sincerely,
Gabriel Garcia, M.D.
Associate Dean for M.D. Admissions