Stanford Medicine maintains a strict no-transfer policy and does not accept applications for transfer into the Stanford Medicine MD Program. 

Stanford Medicine does not accept applications for the first year entering class from applicants who have previously enrolled in another medical school either domestically or abroad. An exception may be considered on a case by case basis for applicants who have engaged in a limited time of study (usually <2 years) of a medical degree program in foreign countries where combined undergraduate and medical studies after the high school equivalent, are common.

NOTE: For purposes of this policy, Stanford Medicine defines enrollment as attendance at or participation in any pre-orientation program, orientation program, or class in any medical school.

The MD degree is a broad undifferentiated degree attesting to general knowledge in medicine and the basic skills required for the practice of medicine. Technical Standards are defined as essential abilities and characteristics required for completion of the MD degree and consist of certain minimum physical and cognitive abilities and sufficient mental and emotional stability to assure that candidates for admission, promotion, and graduation are able to complete the entire course of study and participate fully in all aspects of medical training, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Technical Standards in conjunction with academic standards established by the faculty, are requirements for admission, promotion, and graduation. Delineation of technical standards is required for the accreditation of U.S. medical schools by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. Although these standards serve to delineate the necessary physical and mental abilities of all candidates, they are not intended to deter any candidate for whom reasonable accommodation will allow the fulfillment of the complete curriculum. Candidates with questions regarding technical standards are encouraged to contact the School of Medicine Advising Coordinator immediately to begin to address what types of accommodation may be considered for development to achieve these standards. Admission to Stanford University School of Medicine is conditional on the candidate’s having the ability to satisfy these technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, and results from a process that examines and values all of the skills, attitudes and attributes of each candidate on a case-by- case basis.

For more information about technical standards, please visit Stanford University School of Medicine Technical, Non-Academic Standards.

U.S. Permanent Residents

For purposes of admissions and financial aid, U.S. permanent residents are managed similar to U.S. citizens.

DACA or Undocumented Applicants

Individuals who have been granted DACA at the time of application are eligible to apply and matriculate to Stanford Medicine.  Additionally, individuals who have met all other requirements and are otherwise undocumented are permitted to apply and matriculate to Stanford Medicine.

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International Applicants/Student Visas

International students are considered for admission to Stanford Medicine without regard to their country of origin. Prior to certification of an I-20 document, an international student must prove sufficient funds to meet one year of expenses while studying. Without written evidence of having financial support for one year, an international student will not be granted a student visa. Further information may be obtained from the Stanford Medicine Office of Medical School Admissions.

In order to register as a student, Stanford University requires that all international students must obtain and maintain an appropriate visa status for their stay in the U.S. For more information, please refer to the current section of the Stanford Bulletin on visas.

See also the Bechtel International Center.

All offers of admission are contingent on verification of the fulfillment of admission requirements by Graduate Admissions, Student and Academic Services, and Office of the University Registrar.

All offers of admission are also conditional upon: 

• Successful and timely completion of undergraduate degree.
• Maintaining academic performance and professionalism.
• Satisfying Stanford Medicine's technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Passing a criminal background check.

Accepted candidates may petition, in writing, for deferral of enrollment. Deferrals may be approved for up to two years for reasons outlined in the deferral agreement. The final decision is at the discretion of the Associate Dean of MD Admissions.