Anesthesiology Fellowships
Our website is intended for those interested in applying to an ACGME, non-ACGME, or research fellowship.
Application Process
Please visit the clinical or research fellowship web pages and click on the division in which you are applying to find out specific application details. Each fellowship division may have additional requirements than what is listed below.
Applicants are asked to submit the following items in addition to the application form:
- a current CV
- a copy of medical school diploma
- a copy of Dean's letter (required for clinical fellowships)
- a copy of medical school transcripts
- three original letters of recommendation (required for clinical fellowships)
- copies of USMLE scores (required for clinical fellowships)
- copies of ITE [In-Training Exam] scores (required for clinical fellowships)
- ± ECFMG certificate (required for clinical fellowships, if applicable)
- ± translations of any of the before-mentioned items
The anesthesia department requires the following documentation upon arrival into the CCM, Pediatric, Cardiothoracic, and Pain Medicine fellowships:
- internship (transitional year) certificate of completion
- residency certificate of completion
- summative evaluation letter/exit interview completed by your program director that both documents your performance during the final period of resident education and verifies that you have demonstrated sufficient competence to enter practice without direct supervision.
All clinical fellows must obtain a California medical license prior to starting their fellowship program. You may contact the Medical Board of California 2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1200, Sacramento, CA 95815, Phone 1-800-633-2322, for applications and information. Please allow a minimum of 6-9 months for processing. In rare cases it can even take 1 year.
NOTE: CCM, Pediatric, Cardiothoracic, and Pain Medicine fellows are appointed through the Graduate Medical Education (GME) office through Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) and are not subject to the same registration requirements as the School of Medicine (SoM) fellows/postdocs. Please visit the GME website for further information.
Postdoctoral Scholars and Advanced Clinical Trainees – SoM
A Stanford postdoctoral scholar is a trainee in residence at Stanford University pursuing advanced studies beyond the doctoral level in preparation for an independent career. In the anesthesia department this can be either a research fellowship or a non-accredited advanced clinical traineeship. Postdoctoral Scholars are registered as non-matriculated, non-degree seeking students with the University.
The SoM's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) home page provides general information about postdoctoral scholars. It is recommended that all incoming SoM appointed fellows review this site. This information does not pertain to ACGME fellowships.
International SoM Postdoctoral Scholars
In addition to the OPA homepage, international research fellowship applicants will find helpful information about many topics, including visas, on the Bechtel International Center homepage. Only J1 visas are accepted.
Housing
Housing information for SoM appointed fellows can be found on the OPA’s housing website and SHC appointed fellows can look on the GME office website.
All fellows can check the classifieds in local newspapers for rental listings.
San Jose Mercury News at http://www.bayarea.com/mld/mercurynews/classifieds/
San Francisco Chronicle & Examiner at http://www.sfgate.com/
Palo Alto Weekly at http://www.paweekly.com/PAW/paonline/classifieds/
Los Altos Town Crier at http://www.losaltosonline.com/classifieds/
Apartment complexes also advertise in free magazines and directories that can be usually picked-up from any local grocery store near Stanford. You may also want to contact the current fellows in your division to find out if they have suggestions or insights to the most affordable area to live.
Privileges
Postdoctoral scholars are registered as "non-matriculated graduate students" and are granted additional privileges. Since all postdoctoral fellows (except CCM, Pediatric, Cardiothoracic, and Pain Medicine fellows) are registered as students, they may be eligible to audit certain Stanford courses with permission by the professor of the course you are interested in.
Transportation
Whether you are planning on using your own vehicle, bike, or public transportation, you will need to contact our Transportation Department. If you drive, you will have to purchase a parking sticker. If you bike or use carpool or public transportion, you may qualify for special discounted parking/shopping rates and/or offers.
Once You Arrive
There will be mandatory orientations and administrative tasks you must complete upon arrival to our department. Preferably we would like you to arrive a week prior to your start date so you may attend the required orientations. You will receive an email with further details a few months prior to your start date.
Contact
Please do not hesitate to contact the anesthesia fellowship coordinator, Bernadett Mahanay, if you have further questions and/or concerns. She can be reached at 650-723-6415 or by email.
