Combined Pediatrics and Anesthesiology
We are one of only five programs in the country that have a 5-year combined Pediatrics-Anesthesiology Residency Program that prepares trainees to be board certified in both specialties.
The first year of residency is devoted to pediatrics so you enter as a pediatrics intern with the categorical residents. The second year is spent in anesthesiology training as a PGY2 with the categorical anesthesia residents who are beginning anesthesia residency after a transitional first year. Years 3 through 5 are spent in both departments, six months in pediatrics and six months in anesthesiology each year (alternating every 3 months). Our program has two positions each year.
WHAT MAKES OUR PROGRAM UNIQUE?
- Integration across both programs all 5 years of training
- Pediatric continuity clinic first 3 years, then final 2 years in either Pediatrics or Anesthesiology
- Monthly Anesthesia simulation sessions
- Attend resident retreats for both specialities
- Attend social functions for both specialities
- Diverse clinical exposure in multiple healthcare systems
- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH)
- Stanford Health Care (SHC)
- Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VA)
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC)
Explore combined Pediatrics-Anesthesiology Program
"Stanford's combined program offers an incredible opportunity to train in two exceptional residency programs - both Pediatrics and Anesthesia! I chose this program to gain the skills to become an exceptional physician in both specialties to better serve critically ill children. LPCH is such a special place to train and learn alongside colleagues who have a similar passion for delivering exceptional care