Who We Are
A LEADER IN THE BIOMEDICAL REVOLUTION, Stanford Medicine has a long tradition of leadership in pioneering research, creative teaching protocols and effective clinical therapies. Our close proximity to the resources of the university—including the Schools of Business, Law, Humanities and Sciences and Engineering—our seamless relationship with our affiliated adult and children’s hospitals and our ongoing associations with the entrepreneurial endeavors of Silicon Valley make us uniquely positioned to accelerate the pace at which new knowledge is turned into tangible health benefits.
Our Organization
While relatively small in physical scale, our impact on human health is immense. Stanford Medicine comprises three organizations:
Stanford School of Medicine
A research-intensive medical school that promotes diversity and empowers future leaders with the skills they need to be adaptable and resourceful
Stanford Health Care
Consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for innovative programs in cancer treatment, cardiac care, neurology, orthopedic surgery and organ transplantation
Stanford Children's Health
Internationally recognized for advancing family-centered care of children, adolescents and expectant mothers
Our Leadership
Christopher Dawes
PRESIDENT & CEO
STANFORD CHILDREN'S HEALTH