For Our Applicants

Welcome!

Thank you for considering Stanford Emergency Medicine for your training! We can’t wait to share with you the vast opportunities Stanford has to offer.

We know that interview season can be stressful, so we are here to streamline the process as much as possible. Check out “What to Expect” for more information on applying and virtual tours of our emergency departments.

What We Value in an Applicant

The core values of our residency program mirror those of our department: collaboration, service, compassion, resilience, collegiality, adaptability, leadership, innovation, diversity, and inclusion.

Our department’s mission is to transform healthcare for all by advancing EM through innovation and scientific discovery.

We are looking for applicants who not only excel clinically but also embody our core values through their activities both inside and outside of the clinical environment. We also seek applicants who have demonstrated a track record of scholarship through peer-reviewed publications, regional/national presentations, project leadership, and innovation.

What We Ask of an Applicant

Each student is expected to submit at least one SLOE.

We recognize the value of experiencing EM outside of a single institution, and we likewise prioritize equity and equal access to away rotations. Students should upload a SLOE from any additional completed EM rotation.

Application Review

At the Stanford Emergency Medicine Residency Program, we take pride in our holistic review process. We do not utilize filters, and every application is reviewed by one of our program leaders. Our first interview date is scheduled for 10/22/2024, so with this in mind, we will be releasing our first interview invites on 10/14/2024. We will continue to offer interviews on a rolling basis throughout the interview season.

Our Timeline

June 5, 2024
ERAS 2025 Season Begins
September 4, 2024
Application Submissions Open
September 25, 2024
Application Review Begins
October 14, 2024

Initial Interview Invites Will Be Sent
*We will continue to offer interviews on a rolling basis as availability arises*
Additional dates coming soon!

Stanford Adult ED

Stanford Pediatric ED

Kaiser Santa Clara ED

Commitment to Diversity

We welcome and encourage people of all backgrounds. Our goal is to create a medical team reflective of the community and the world we serve. We achieve this goal by ensuring the inclusion and representation of all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and physical ability.

We have adopted the following practices to ensure an equitable and holistic review process:

Thorough review of all applications without use of cutoff metrics
Blinding of photos and demographic information during application review
Implicit Bias training for all interviewers

Our Department's Diversity & Inclusion Work

Explore research, resources, and training from our faculty

Stanford Inclusion

Stanford School of Medicine also offers a wealth of resources and opportunities, including:

Resident Spotlight

Alumni resident Mariame Fofana, MD reflects on diversity in leadership and mentors, and why she chose Stanford EM Residency.

Resident Bryan Cortez, MD talks about how Stanford's Leadership Education in Advancing Diversity (LEAD) Program impacts residents and fellows.

GME Diversity Recruitment Reception

During our recruitment season, we will offer interviewees the opportunity to attend a program-specific diversity receptions as well as ones hosted by Stanford’s Office of Diversity in Medical Education (ODME), which are offered on several dates throughout the interview season. We welcome and encourage people of all backgrounds to participate.

Resources for Applicants

ADIEM Webinar Series:
How to Be a Successful EM Applicant

The Academy for Diversity & Inclusion in Emergency Medicine offers a comprehensive series of resource videos on topics that include:

Fundamentals of the EM Application Process, Making Your ERAS Program List, How to ACE Your EM Rotation, Special Considerations, Clinical Scenarios, Evaluating Which Program is Right for You, and Mentorship and Person Advocacy

Will Supplemental Program Signaling be used? If so, how?
For the 2024 ERAS cycle, our program will be participating in Supplemental Program Signaling. While completion of the standard MyERAS application is a requirement, Program Signaling is optional. We will abide by the AAMC ERAS code of conduct around Program Signaling, and we will use these only in pre-interview decisions. For students with more questions about the Supplemental Program Signaling process, please visit this website.

Should I notify the program of updates to my application?
Our program will run an ERAS update every 4 days through 1/17/2023 to capture new uploads to your application, and you do not need to contact our program directly to notify us of updates to your ERAS application.

Do you participate in the third party token program?
We do not participate in the third party token program.

I am an IMG or from an orphan program, therefore do not have an EM SLOE. Will you still consider my application?
We understand that IMGs and medical students without a home Emergency Medicine rotation may not be able to obtain an EM SLOE therefore the application will still be considered.

Do I need USMLE Step 1 and 2 to apply to your program?
We require a passing Step 1 score to consider you for an interview and a passing Step 2 score in order to place you on our rank list. You should plan to have these results no later than the 3rd week of January.

Do you consider applicants that have already completed previous training?
Yes, please submit your application through ERAS and we will review your application in its entirety.

How do you handle visas?
We review each applicants' situation thoroughly and handle them on a case by case basis.

Can't find the answer to your question here? Please send us an email to em.residency@med.stanford.edu.

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Thank you for joining our events this recruitment season!

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For Our Applicants

Welcome!

What We Value in an Applicant

What We Ask of an Applicant

Application Review

Our Timeline

Stanford Adult ED

Stanford Pediatric ED

Kaiser Santa Clara ED

Commitment to Diversity

Our Department's Diversity & Inclusion Work

Stanford Inclusion

Resident Spotlight

GME Diversity Recruitment Reception

Resources for Applicants

ADIEM Webinar Series:
How to Be a Successful EM Applicant

The Academy for Diversity & Inclusion in Emergency Medicine offers a comprehensive series of resource videos on topics that include:

Upcoming Events

For Our Applicants

Welcome!

Commitment to Diversity

Our Department's Diversity & Inclusion Work

Stanford Inclusion

Resident Spotlight

ADIEM Webinar Series: How to Be a Successful EM Applicant

The Academy for Diversity & Inclusion in Emergency Medicine offers a comprehensive series of resource videos on topics that include:

Upcoming Events

ADIEM Webinar Series:
How to Be a Successful EM Applicant