Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program
About This Program
Our vision is the 5Cs: Compassion-we care for ourselves, our patients, and our colleagues while striving to improve healthcare for the most marginalized older adults. Clinical Skill -we focus on hands-on learning with balance of autonomy and support in diverse clinical settings. Communication-fostered through workshops, scholarship and IDT leadership. Finally, we Cultivate a culture of belonging for all older adults throughout the Continuum of Care with our diverse educational sites (VA, Univer
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Vinita Shastri, MD
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
Primary Program Contact
Tiffany Nguyen
Stanford Univ Sch of Med
Locations
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
GRECC (182B)
3801 Miranda Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94304
3801 Miranda Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1207
751 S Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 95128-2180
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Jul 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 20 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.