11.1 Appointment to the Medical Staff of Stanford Health Care &/or Lucile Packard Children's Hospital

Before a member of the faculty or staff is permitted to assume responsibility for the care of patients at Stanford Health Care and/or Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, he or she must apply for Medical Staff membership and be approved through a formal credentialing process.

In order to avoid delay in beginning patient care, physician candidates for faculty or staff appointments who are expected to manage hospital and/or clinic patients should be assisted by the department to make early application for Medical Staff membership. Information and applications for both Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital are available at the credentialing office (650) 725-6021.