Stanford Medical Student Clerkships - Housing
clerkship information
Below are the various housing options available to you as a visiting senior at the Stanford Medical School.
Housing on campus
Housing on campus is available during the summer quarter only. Information and application for this housing can be found at the Stanford's Community Housing Services website. Click on the Medical School Clerkships link in the Application Procedures section. If you have any questions, contact the Conference Services office at 650-725-1429 or summerhousing@stanford.edu.
Off-campus housing
Medical Center: Listings are posted on the bulletin board in the corridor outside of the Medical Student Lounge in the Alway Bldg..
University Community Housing Services: www.stanford.edu/dept/rde/chs/index.
Palo Alto Weekly Online: www.paloaltoonline.com. Website of weekly newspaper in Palo Alto.
School of Medicine Listings:
Stanford Medical Student Sublets -
Rivas, Eunice - I have a Studio apartment on Stanford campus I would like to sublet. Available: Period 10 (Mar 31-Apr 26) and Period 11 (Apr 27-May 25). The Studio has a bedroom, one bathroom and one kitchen. The room is fully furnished by the school with a full size bed, mattress, large desk, couch, closet, book shelves, refrigerator, oven, etc. I have a small TV, desk lamp, microwave, and fully furnished kitchen. Apt is equipped with most of the things you need in everyday life. There is also a free laundry room available 24/7 on premises. Studio is about a 3 minute walk from the 2 shuttle stops that take you to the Hospital and a 10 min. bike ride to the Hospital. If interested, please email me at: eunice.rivas@gmail.com .
Community sublets - The following offers are from people in neighboring communities who have rented to our visiting medical students previously.
Aonergan, Maria (650) 917-1037. Suite/studio in new large home. Very private with separate entrance. Morning kitchen (sink, microwave, fridge) and en suite bath with shower. Seven minutes from campus and two blocks from downtown Los Altos. Morning sun. Furnished, cable TV, wireless internet, cleaning service, fresh linens.
Barr, Florence S. (650) 326-7993 or (415) 308-8301 (cell). Available: January 3, 2008. One week to 2 month stays. Two miles from campus in Menlo Park, Oakdell & Olive. Easy walk or bike to Medical Center. Accommodations include Large private room & bath with parking, kitchen and laundry privileges. Beginning 1/7/07, minimum stay required two weeks, deposit required, wireless network available in room, and loaner bike available. E-mail: flobarr@sbcglobal.net .
Becker, Larry - Furnished Master Bedroom Sublet in Large Furnished Townhouse (Mountain View). Sublet available starting early to mid-April, 2008. Duration flexible 1 to 5 months (must be vacated by the end of August/beginning of September, 2008). Perfect for medical students/doctors on rotation! Looking for a sublet lessee (male, female, or couple) who is easy to be around, financially responsible, and will keep the place fairly clean. Prefer professional or grad student. No Pets. Non-smoker only. Sublet is Large Furnished Master Bedroom with WALK-IN closet, own bathroom, some storage included, shared access to all common areas, and one garaged parking space (with ample street parking, too).
Utilities extra: internet*, water, electricity, and gas Split evenly amongst current roommates - 1/3 per person split if by yourself - 1/4 per person split if couple, Wired Cable Modem Broadband Internet throughout house is currently free, but that could change at any time. Photos available upon request.
- Easy access to 101 (Near Rengstorff and Old Middlefield in Mountain View)
- Less than 15 minute drive to Stanford
- Less than 20 minute walk to Shoreline Amphitheater
For rent and utilities details, please contact Larry Becker: lbecker10@yahoo.com.Crane, Lina (650) 326-4000 days; 322-5200 evenings. Room in home three miles from Medical Center. Private bath, shared kitchen and laundry.
Escudero Selby, Maya and Nick Selby - Two rooms in a 5-bedroom historic home near downtown and Stanford, for short term lease only.
(1) One bedroom with a king bed and ensuite bathroom on the 2nd floor; fully furnished (desk & chair, small fridge, small sofa, clothes bureau), all utilities included, cable TV & wireless Internet, limited kitchen use, no smoking inside. Small dog & indoor cat. Historic 5-bedroom home in Professorville, near downtown Palo Alto & Stanford. For short term lease only. Call (650) 280-2480.
(2) One bedroom with a queen bed and ensuite bathroom on the 2nd floor; fully furnished (desk & chair, small fridge, reading stuffed chair, clothes bureau), all utilites included, cable TV & wireless Internet, limited kitchen use, no smoking inside. Small dog & indoor cat. Historic 5-bedroom home in Professorville, near downtown Palo Alto & Stanford. For short term lease only. Call (650) 280-2480.Fraser, Marjorie (650) 321-9042. Room with half-bath (no shower) in cottage in Menlo Park, near bike bridge. Refrigerator and microwave use. Shared bath (located in main house). Also one bedroom in main house with shared bath and kitchen privileges.
Green, Lydia: Furnished bedroom with private bath in charming 3-bedroom house in downtown Redwood City. Washer and Dryer. High - speed wireless Internet connection. Lovely romantic cottage -style back yard with flagstone patio. Gardener and bi-weekly house cleaning included. Friendly cat. Walking distance from Whole Foods, CalTrain. Owner is medical writer with background in mobile technology, publishing, marketing and evidence-based medicine. View pictures of house on FaceBook at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=555746706 or on Yahoo Briefcase at http://tinyurl.com/2ph3jg. Email at: lydia.green@sbcglobal.net.
Gutknecht, Sandra 650-736-2897 or 650-823-3901 (cell). Private room and private bath for rent in a 3 bedroom 2.5 bath townhome in Redwood City. Owner occupied. Six miles from campus. Kitchen, living room are shared. The two car attached garage has room for a student’s car. The laundry is in the garage and that is also shared. The neighborhood is very quiet and a short walk to Starbucks and the grocery store. The campus is easily reached by bike. DSL internet access is available and a separate phone line in the room. All linens and cleaning provided. Photos can be provided, female preferred, no smoking, no pets.
Hollies, Bob and Christine 650-599-9874 (H) 650-793-2292 (C) Furnished bedroom for rent in a 3 bedroom 2 bath home. Nice area with a haven-like backyard of oak trees, flagstone patio and a deck overlooking creek. Six miles from campus and is easily reached by bike. Wireless high-speed Internet connection, kitchen and laundry privileges, full bathroom and shower, and all linens provided. All utilities and bi-weekly cleaning included. Photos can be provided. No smoking, no pets. Email: christinehollies@earthlink.net or phone: 650-599-9874 (H)
Howell, Emily (650) 326-9071. Bedroom in home with shared bath. Kitchen and laundry privileges. Three miles from Medical Center.
Huch, Susan (650) 322-6597. Room and private bath in lovely home in Menlo Park. Fabulous location. 20 minute walk to Stanford Campus, 10 minute bike ride and 10 minute walk to downtown Menlo Park. Accommodations include wireless network, bike, parking, kitchen and laundry privileges. Quiet garden area. Contact Susan at rabbithuch@sbcglobal.net.
Lauer, Kelly (408) 792-5677 days; (650) 852-0415 evenings. Furnished bedroom in home. Shared bath; kitchen and laundry privileges. Three miles from Medical Center. Non-smoker preferred. One block from grocery store.
Mutz, Jennifer 650-325-0542. Available short term, month-to-month. Palo Alto. Private, charming, studio cottage located behind historic, country cottage style main house in quiet Midtown Palo Alto. Quiet, residential neighborhood ideally located within close proximity to Stanford and community amenities: 10 minute bike ride or 5 minute drive to Stanford, 5 minute drive to downtown Palo Alto, 10 minute walk to Cal. train station and Calif. Ave. restaurants, 1 minute walk to lovely park, 5 minute walk to neighborhood cafes, restaurants, grocery, and drug stores. As attractive and comfortable as a B&B. Separate entrance. Fully furnished bedroom with full size bed. Full bathroom with shower. Separate and complete kitchen with table to use as a desk. New TV, high speed wireless Internet access, laundry privileges. Use of recently remodeled sunny patio. All utilities included. Cleaning fee included. House and cottage recently photographed for Palo Alto real estate brochures. Owner is a Stanford alumna with family. Non-smoker without pets preferred. Email to jen.mutz@stanfordalumni.org for photos.
Naso, Vicki (650) 941-2066. Bedroom with queen-size bed, television, and desk for studying. Own bathroom with tub/shower. Laundry, internet, fridge, and microwave privileges. One dog and two cats, so pet lover preferred. Non-smoker. This is very secluded apartment complex just four miles from campus. One block from bus and major shopping. Use of bicycle available, if needed. E-mail: vicki8@sbcglobal.net
Schoenfeld, Lynn (650) 591-4450. Master suite with private bath in a townhouse 6.72 miles from campus. Completely furnished, color TV with cable. Linens available. No pets, no smoking. Quiet cul-de-sac. Bay and City views. E-mail: LASemail@aol.com
Dr. Scopp (650-968-1014) - Room available in Los Altos 4 bedroom/2.5 bath home, 6 miles away from Stanford campus near Foothill Expressway and Grant. Cheerful room with private bathroom, high speed internet wifi, all utilities and shared supplies included, pool, hot tub. Must like two enthusiastic clownish poodles. Join owners (husband and wife) for delicious home made dinners, several times a month. Private green backyard with lots of flowers. Laundry facilities available. Tenant will have kitchen privileges. No smoking, no pets. Seeking female tenant only.
Smith, Andrea (650)322-0607 or cell (650) 868-1419. Furnished bedroom in Palo Alto home with bath, queen-size bed, linens for bath and bed included, desk, tv/vcr, high speed internet. Kitchen and laundry privileges. Two miles door to door. E-Mail: andreabsmith@sbcglobal.netStavisky, Robin. Fully furnished room and bathroom in newly remodeled house with hardwood floors, skylights, fireplace, and garden. Quiet, tree-lined neighborhood, 2-3 miles from Stanford, easy walk to shops and public transportation (bicycle available for renter's use). Includes shared access to kitchen, washer/dryer, home. Short term rental, including utilities. Photos upon request. Send e-mail to rdsnvm@gmail.com .
Stevick, Susan (650) 324-8986. Furnished room for rent. Located two miles from Stanford in Atherton. Private home is situated on one acre. Room has own bath, kitchen, laundry, and living room privileges. Nice patio. Very quiet.
Tanaka, Greg. New (recently constructed), luxurious cottage includes bi-weekly maid service, high-speed internet, Dish TV, and gardening service for beautifully landscaped, private gated garden, perfect for BBQs or private parties. Large kitchen with solid granite counters, tile floors, and brand new appliances. Opulent bathroom with marble floor and solid granite counter. Fully furnished with modern furniture include new queen-size bed. Open studio-type floorplan, air conditioned, garage, new front-loading laundry units, separate mailing address. One block from campus in College Terrace. Available After March 2007. Please visit www.geocities.com/ivyleagueproperties (photos, floorplan, amenities, etc.) or send e-mail to ivyleagueproperties@yahoo.com.
Tashman, Emily. 1Br/1 BA furnished cottage with office with high speed Internet connection located in Atherton, 2 miles from Stanford. Available for short term month-to-month rental. Send email to tashmmanfamily@aol.com.
Short-term rental (650) 327-0665. Small unit with private entrance and patio. Located in Palo Alto, 10 minutes to campus. Furnished, microwave, fridge, laundry privileges. E-mail: mehousten@comcast.com.
Housing near the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center of Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Oakwood Corporate Apartments. Modern apartments in Mountain View and San Jose. Expensive but they have offered a special rate. Call (800) 777-4771 for information, and mention that you were referred by the Stanford Medical School.
The Housing Office at San Jose City College (located across the street for SCVMC) has shared their listings with our visiting students in the past. The number is (408) 298-2181.
Temporary housing in a local motel
The following are motels in the adjacent community which are acceptable places to stay for a few days, or for the entire rotation if necessary.
Stanford Terrace Inn
(650) 857-0333
531 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto 94306.
Super 8 Motel
(650) 493-9085
3200 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 94306.
There is a 10% hotel tax required in Palo Alto. You may check http://www.stanford.edu/dept/hds/chs/general/hotel.html for more information on local hotels and motels.
