Stanford University School of Medicine’s Department of Anesthesia hosts a number of fellowships, both ACGME-accredited and non-ACGME-accredited. Our ACGME anesthesia fellowships include pain medicine, adult cardiothoracic, pediatric anesthesia, critical care, and obstetrics. For information on applying to these fellowships, click here  and then choose the specialty you are interested in.

The following information only applies to non-ACGME-accredited fellowships.

Stanford advanced clinical trainees and postdoctoral scholars are considered trainees 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 clinical fellowship.  Your status is considered 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.

Please visit the web page of the advanced clinical fellowship you are interested in applying to by clicking on the tab for the specific division. Each fellowship division may have requirements in addition to what is listed below. All clinical fellowship applicants are required to submit the following items:

• An application form (which can be obtained from the program director's administrator)
• A current CV
• A personal statement
• A copy of your medical school diploma, PhD diploma, or both
• A copy of a letter from your Dean
• A copy of your medical school transcripts
• Three original letters of recommendation
• Copies of USMLE scores
• Copies of ITE (In-Training Exam) scores

Your application will not be reviewed until all materials have been received.

NOTE: All clinical fellows must obtain a California medical and DEA license prior to starting fellowship. You may contact the Medical Board of California at 2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1200, Sacramento, CA 95815 or 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.

Please visit the web page of the research fellowship you are interested in by clicking on the “research” tab on the menu above, and then clicking on the area of research you are interested in. All research postdocs must first contact the program director specific to their area to communicate interest in applying.

When accepted into a research postdoc position, you are required to submit the following items and an application form (which can be obtained from the program director's administrator) to the fellowship coordinator:

• A current CV
• A personal statement
• A copy of your medical school diploma, PhD diploma, or both

International School of Medicine fellow applicants may have special needs or questions. Two helpful resources are the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Bechtel International Center. One specific point regarding visas: Only J1 visas are accepted.