How to Apply, Interview Dates, & Application Deadline
Our program utilizes the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
If interested in applying, please coordinate with the Dean’s office
at your medical school to submit your application materials via ERAS.
OUR APPLICATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 1- NO EXCEPTIONS. WE ENCOURAGE EARLY COMPLETION OF APPLICATION TO FACILITATE EARLY INTERVIEW INVITATIONS.
2009-2010 General Surgery Interview Dates:
- Tuesday, December 1-Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
- Monday, December 7th-Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
- Wednesday, January 13-Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Dr. Krummel, our Program Director and Chairman would like to interview all applicants. In order to achieve this, we need to schedule half of our applicants the afternoon before the cocktail reception and the other half the next morning. For additional information, see Resources for Applicants Interviewing Page.
Application Requirements:
A complete Common Application Form (CAF) on ERAS which includes the following:
- Dean’s Letter (submitted by medical schools on November 1)
- Medical student transcript with current surgery grades.
- At least 3 letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- USMLE Step 1 scores (Our program has not established score minimums for USMLE part 1 results and do not require step 2 results)
- Color photo
Graduates of medical schools outside the United States and Canada :
- We only sponsor J1 Visas
- Must have a current valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and Postgraduate Training Authorization Letter (PTAL) confirming completion of pre-residency requirements by the November 1 deadline.
- No more than 2 years out of medical school
- At least 1 year of US clinical experience required
- We cannot offer an interview unless you meet all of our qualifications
To obtain information about benefits, international medical school graduate qualifications,
and house-staff policies, visit our GME website.
Invitations for interviews will be emailed by mid-November. If you would like additional information about our program, please feel free to contact our Residency Manager, Anita Hagan at (650) 725-2181 or send an email to anita.hagan@stanford.edu.
Thank you for your interest.
Anita Hagan,
General Surgery Training Program Manager
