Nondiscrimination Policy
Stanford University admits students of either sex and any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the University. Consistent with its obligations under the law, it prohibits discrimination, including harassment, against students on the basis of sex, race, age, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national and ethnic origin, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding this policy: the Director of the Diversity and Access Office, Mariposa House, 585 Capistrano Way, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-8230; (650) 723-0755 (voice), (650) 723-1216 (TTY), (650) 723-1791 (fax), equal.opportunity@stanford.edu (email).
Diversity Statement
Stanford University School of Medicine believes that a student body that is both highly qualified and diverse in terms of culture, class, race, ethnicity, background, work and life experiences, skills, and interest is essential to the education of physicians. Because of its strong belief in the value of diversity, the School is committed to applicants and especially encourages applications from African Americans, Mexican Americans, Native Americans, Puerto Ricans, Native Alaskans, Native Hawaiians, and other Latinos/Hispanics, as well as from others whose backgrounds and experience provide additional dimensions that will enhance the School's program.