• Visiting residents will be awarded a $6,000 stipend for participating in the program. The stipend is designed to help offset the cost of housing and transportation. It will be dispersed in two installments—$2,000 before the rotation and $4,000 following the rotation.
  
• Dates for the four-week rotation will be either February 1-28, 2027, or March 1-28, 2027.
  • As the PRESS Program is a cohort-based experience, all participants participate in the joint programming together. For this reason, we are unable to modify the program dates or offer a shortened rotation. 
    • If you plan to attend the APPD Annual Spring Meeting (March 22–25, 2027) or another meeting that might require time away, we recommend selecting the rotation that allows for your full participation in the PRESS program. The rotations were intentionally designed as four-week experiences at Stanford to allow participants adequate time to build meaningful relationships, expand their professional networks, and receive mentorship.
• Visiting residents will receive mentorship from outstanding Stanford faculty members.
• Visiting residents will participate in activities designed to foster connections within the cohort, with Stanford Pediatrics residents and fellows, and more broadly across the Stanford community.

The following subspecialties within the Department of Pediatrics are participating as available rotations for the PRESS Program in the spring of 2027 (subject to availability):

• Adolescent Medicine
• Allergy & Immunology
  
• Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
• Medical Biochemical Genetics
• Medical Genetics & Genomics
• Pediatric Cardiology
• Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• Pediatric Endocrinology
• Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• Pediatric Hospital Medicine
  
• Pediatric Infectious Diseases
• Pediatric Nephrology
  
• Pediatric Pulmonology
• Pediatric Rheumatology
• Pediatric Transplant Hepatology
• Pubertal Hormone Development

• The resident must be in good standing within a Pediatrics, Medicine-Pediatrics, or other pediatrics combined residency program.
  
• The resident must be at least a second-year resident or higher and part of an ACGME-accredited residency program.
  
• The resident should express strong interest in applying to a Stanford fellowship program, and ideally in the coming year. Selection will be based on past clinical and academic achievement as well as potential achievement within the selected subspeciality.
• Preference will be given to residents who demonstrate a strong commitment to the values and mission of Stanford Medicine and who bring unique perspectives and experiences to promote health and innovation.
• Unfortunately, the GME office is unable to sponsor Canadians on Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) on J-1 visas for short-term electives (less than one (1) year).
• PRESS residents are expected to participate in the program in its entirety; because this is a cohort-based experience, we are unable to modify program dates or offer a shortened rotation.

• Applications open on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 9:00am PT
• Applications close on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 11:59pm PT
  
• Decisions Emailed to Applicants by Friday, August 28, 2026
• Dates for the four-week rotation will be either February 1-28, 2027, or March 1-28, 2027.
  • PRESS residents are expected to participate in the program in its entirety; because this is a cohort-based experience, we are unable to modify program dates or offer a shortened rotation.    

• Completed Application Form (CLOSED)
• Please include the following attachments when completing the Application Form:

• Personal Statement (1-2 pages) describing your career goals and how the PRESS program would benefit you. In addition, please discuss how your background, life experiences, and interests align with Stanford’s mission to improve healthcare access and outcomes for all children and young adults.
• Curriculum Vitae
• 250-word statement of support from a faculty member, preferably in the subspecialty you are applying to, if possible. Please note that if the faculty member would prefer to submit their statement of support directly to the PRESS program, they can email it to peds-fellowship@stanford.edu
• Signed Program Director Support Form

Visiting residents will be awarded a $6,000 stipend for participating in the program. The stipend is designed to help offset the cost of housing and transportation. It will be dispersed in two installments—$2,000 before the rotation and $4,000 following the rotation. The resident’s home institution must cover their salary and benefits.

1. Visiting residents are provided with a meal card good for use at Stanford Hospital Cafes/Cafeterias. Meal cards are distributed at the welcome reception.

2. The GME stocks the lounge with healthy snacks for after-hours when the cafeteria and other food options are not available. The lounge is located on the 4th floor of the hospital, room HC433, next to the GME Office.

3. Additionally, the GME provides night meals at Stanford Children’s Health:

• Who: Residents and Fellows working overnight shifts 
• When: 6:00pm and later each evening 
• Where: Pediatric Residency Lounge, Room 3856 of the West Building of LPCH (take the elevators/stairs by the train to the 3rd floor), and the room is to the right as you leave the elevator/stairs.  Food is in a labeled refrigerator.  

Is there any flexibility to adjust the dates or shorten the duration of the PRESS Program rotation?

PRESS residents are expected to participate in the program in its entirety; because this is a cohort-based experience, we are unable to modify program dates or offer a shortened rotation.

Do visiting residents have access to the gym facilities?

Yes, visiting residents have access to the GME gym. The GME gym is located on the 4th floor of the SHC. Equipment includes stair-climbers, treadmills, bicycles, and weights. We will give you information about how to access the gym upon your arrival.  

Do visiting residents need malpractice coverage?

No, malpractice coverage is provided for visiting residents. Professional liability policy limits are $1,000,000 per claim and $3,000,000 in the annual aggregate.

Do visiting residents need a special license for California?

No, visiting residents may practice without a license in California for no more than 90 days.

Can visiting residents on a J-1 or H-1B visa apply to the PRESS program?

Yes, visiting residents on a J-1 visa can apply to the PRESS program.  

Unfortunately, visiting residents on an H-1B visa are unable to participate due to restrictions on labor and salary rules.

Can visiting residents from ACGME-accredited programs in Puerto Rico participate?

Yes, visiting residents from ACGME-accredited programs in Puerto Rico can participate in the PRESS Program, the only exception is if they are on an H-1B visa.

What paperwork is required for the visiting rotation (i.e., PLA)?

Accepted participants in the PRESS Program must complete required paperwork and submit documentation to process their visiting resident appointment through the GME Office. This documentation includes the execution of a Stanford Program Letter of Agreement (PLA). Please note that Stanford cannot sign another institution’s PLA, nor can we alter the language of the Stanford PLA.