Stanford Medical School: An Overview
Stanford Medical School, also known as Stanford University School of Medicine is located in Stanford, California. It is considered to be a leader in the medical school field. This is, in large part, due to the fact that it is a research intensive facility that is known for using collaboration to make discoveries in the health care field to improve the quality of life for the human race.
Brief History of the School
What is now known as Stanford Medical School was originally based in San Francisco, California. It was operating under the name Cooper Medical College when it was adopted by Stanford as its own affiliated medical institution in 1908. In 1959, the medical school was relocated and, since then, has continued to grow as an international leader in the field of medicine.
Requirements for Admission
The admission process to Stanford Medical School is extremely competitive. There is a very minimal 3.1% acceptance rate, which is the second lowest among United States medical schools.
In order to be considered for admission to the Stanford Medical School, applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university.
Minimum Course Requirements:
- Biological Sciences (one year plus lab)
- Chemistry(two years plus lab)
- Physics (one year plus lab)
Recommended Coursework:
- Knowledge of a foreign language, especially Asian or Spanish
- Behavioral sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Physical Chemistry
- Biochemistry
In addition, the candidate must be willing and able to perform the following technical standards which are explained, in detail, on the official website for Stanford Medical School:
- Observation
- Communication
- Motor Function
- Intellectual-Conceptual, Integrative and Quanitative Abilities
- Behavioral and Social Attributes
- Legal and Ethical Standards
Other materials that are required for admission:
- Successful Score on the MCAT
- Standard Application
- Supplemental Application
- Six Letters of Recommendation
Tuition Costs
Tuition costs to complete the MD program at Stanford Medical School are approximately $36,615.00. It is important to note that fifty percent of students receive some form of grant or scholarship to help defray the cost of tuition.
Notable Graduates
Stanford Medical School has many people who are notable graduates of the institution. Included are the following:
- Ray Lyman Wilbur, MD (1875-1949) Dean of Stanford School of Medicine (1911-1916) President of Stanford University (1916-1943)
- David A. Wood, MD (1904-1996) Known for his pathology research
- Irving L. Weissman, MD (1939- ) Leading Stem Cell Biologist
- Joshua P. Prager, MD MS (1949- ) Pain medicine specialist
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