Combined Residency in Pediatrics and Medical Genetics

1. Applicants must submit an application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) for the Combined Pediatrics-Medical Genetics Residency.
2. Applicants must provide a completed Electronic Residency Application Service application, curriculum vitae (CV), Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), personal statement, medical school transcript, United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) score transcript, and National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) number.
3. 3–4 letters of recommendation are required, with a minimum of 3; at least 2 must be clinical letters describing clinical skills, medical knowledge, clinical reasoning, communication, and professionalism.
4. At least 1 clinical letter must be from a Pediatrics faculty member.
5. Another 1–2 clinical letters may be from Pediatrics or non-Pediatrics faculty members.
6. If the applicant is currently in a residency program, a letter from the residency program director is also required.
7. Applicants holding a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) should also provide a letter from their PhD advisor.

Stanford Medicine, part of Stanford University, is an academic medical institution focused on patient care, medical education, biomedical research, and advanced clinical services. Its Division of Medical Genetics provides specialized care and education in genetic disorders and genomic medicine. The Combined Pediatrics-Medical Genetics Residency integrates Pediatrics and Medical Genetics training over four years, providing residents with comprehensive clinical experience, exposure to genetic disorders and genomic medicine, laboratory training in biochemical, cytogenetic, molecular, and genomic genetics, and opportunities to participate in clinical research and academic activities.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and select the correct Combined Pediatrics-Medical Genetics program.
2. Submit all required application materials, including the curriculum vitae, Electronic Residency Application Service application, Medical Student Performance Evaluation, letters of recommendation, personal statement, medical school transcript, United States Medical Licensing Examination score transcript, and National Resident Matching Program number.
3. Submit the additional residency program director or Doctor of Philosophy advisor letter when applicable.
4. Stanford reviews applications and selects promising applicants for interviews.
5. Selected applicants participate in a completely virtual interview, with interviews scheduled during November–December for the 2026 recruitment cycle.
6. Applicants participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match for placement into the program. Stanford's current program number is 1820765C0 and its Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) number is 7650500010.