Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program
About This Program
The Stanford School of Medicine Ophthalmology Residency Program aims to train ophthalmology residents who will be the next generation of leaders and practitioners in the prevention and treatment of vision loss. Our goal is to develop leaders in research and innovation within the discipline of ophthalmology who will pursue professional and personal growth in an environment that fosters scientific discovery, educational innovation, and global service. Overall, we aim to prepare residents to succee
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Carolyn Pan, MD
Stanford Univ
Primary Program Contact
Brooke Byron, MD
Byers Eye Institute
Locations
Stanford Univ
Dept of Ophthalmology
2370 Watson Ct
Palo Alto, CA 94304
3801 Miranda Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1207
751 S Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 95128-2180
725 Welch Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
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
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
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.