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Clinical Anatomy Pre-Health Initiative (CAPHI)

The Clinical Anatomy Pre-Health Initiative (CAPHI) is hosted by the Stanford Department of Surgery and Division of Clinical Anatomy. CAPHI is a week-long summer intensive for undergraduate students who identify as first-generation college students, low-income, and/or underrepresented in health professions. CAPHI seeks to empower pre-health students in their educational paths by introducing students to the academic rigor of graduate level anatomy coursework and exploring a multitude of allied health professions. CAPHI students will attend an anatomy lecture series, anatomy labs with cadaveric specimens, skill-building sessions, and speaker workshops. 

Program eligibility:

CAPHI students must identify with one or more of the following: 

  • First generation college student 
  • Low-income background 
  • Minority in medicine/ health professions 

Thank you for your interest in the Clinical Anatomy Pre-Health Initiative (CAPHI) summer program. Unfortunately, we regret to inform you that the program will not be offered in 2024. We hope to revive the program in future years and continue to provide opportunities for students interested in medical and health professions. We wish you the best of luck in your medical education endeavors.

Frequently Asked Questions

CAPHI is open to undergraduate students who are interested in allied health professions who identify as first-generation college students, low-income, and/or underrepresented in health professions. This program does not include those who have completed an undergraduate degree. 

Must be at least 18 years old
Minimum GPA of 3.0
In good academic standing 
Be an undergraduate student at the time of application 
Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 (at least two doses) or have a valid exemption


Identify with one or more of the following: 

  • First generation college student
  • Low income background
  • Underrepresented in medicine or health profession

Prospective CAPHI participants must complete and submit an application form by the application deadline. 

The application form requires the upload of unofficial transcripts from your undergraduate institution. As such, you should have that document prepared ahead of completing the application form. 

The application also feature two personal statement prompts, which are listed on the CAPHI website. We recommend drafting these responses ahead of time in a separate document, then pasting them into the application form so you don't lose your work.

Please email anatomy@stanford.edu with any questions or issues.  

Yes, you will be prompted to upload your unofficial transcript in the application form. 

Email anatomy@stanford.edu to request a withdrawal.