Education
At Stanford Medicine, our strength in interdisciplinary scholarship, our dedicated faculty and a culture of innovation set the training ground for the next generation of biomedical leaders and pioneers.
A physician assistant training program that began in 1971 to certify battlefield medics returning from Vietnam has evolved into a sought-after master’s degree
Interdisciplinary Scholarship
With easy access to world-class faculty and coursework in medical science as well as engineering, computer science, education, business and the humanities, aspiring physicians and scientists can experiment across disciplines and customize their education to match their interests.
MD Program | PhD Programs | MD/PhD | Masters
Faculty Excellence
By recruiting highly distinguished faculty, Stanford University School of Medicine has achieved preeminence far beyond its size. Students work alongside leading experts in a community that welcomes them as colleagues and supports them in their development.
A Culture of Innovation
As an academic medical center with close ties to Stanford University and Silicon Valley, Stanford Medicine merges research with healthcare expertise to drive creative thinking and innovation.
Interactive Learning Strategies
Our “flipped-classroom” model moves traditional lecture content to online video students may watch at their own pace, and frees classroom time for interactive learning among peers and faculty.
Immersive & Simulation-based Learning
Stanford Medicine is a pioneer in the field of immersive and simulation-based learning, which serves as a bridge between classroom learning and real-life clinical experience.
Knight-Hennessy Scholars
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program awards full funding to Stanford graduate students from all disciplines, with additional opportunities for leadership training and collaboration across fields.
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Reimagining Graduate & Medical Education
Stanford Medicine’s close proximity to top-ranked programs in engineering, physical and biological sciences, computer science, ethics, and other disciplines, fosters interdisciplinary research and education.
Stanford Medicine is leading the biomedical revolution in precision health, the next generation of care that is proactive, predictive and precise.
Our core value of diversity is reflected in our culture and leadership with resources to meet the needs and interests of every student.
