Research and Scholarship

  • Scholarly Concentrations
  • The Scholarly Concentration (SC) Program is a required, structured program of study in the Medical Student Curriculum that promotes in-depth learning and scholarship. The SC's provide medical students with faculty-mentored scholarly experiences in areas of individual interest combined with structured coursework (12 units) to support this scholarship. The program has 17 areas of study, including 8 foundation areas, and 9 application areas. This component of the MD curriculum develops critical thinking, skills in evaluation of new data, and hands-on experience with the methods by which new scholarly information is generated.
  • MedScholars
  • The Stanford Medical Scholars Research Program supports medical student research, both locally and off-site. Students carry out research in an academic setting under the direction of faculty members at the medical school, hospital and clinics, and throughout the University.
  • Dual Degree Programs
  • Stanford offers a range of opportunities to pursue multiple advanced degrees, both within the medical school and at schools across the university. Available dual degree programs include: MD/PhD; MD/MPH; See all.
  • Research Assistantship
  • Students can be appointed as research assistants on a faculty member's grant for up to 50% time per quarter. This appointment carries with it the benefit of a stipend and tuition allowance.
  • Choosing a Mentor
  • The CAP network is university-wide profile directory and collaboration platform where you can learn about faculty members and their research. Guidance on how to use CAP to connect with potential mentors is available through the CAP information site.