Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program

1. Applicants must have completed or be completing an accredited medical school program leading to a medical degree.
2. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 is required.
3. USMLE Step 2 scores are not required for application but are considered if available.
4. Applicants must submit a complete application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
5. Required application materials include a personal statement, curriculum vitae, medical school transcript, three letters of recommendation, Dean’s Letter / Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), and photograph.
6. The program uses a holistic review process, considering clinical performance, clerkship grades, research or clinical achievements, recommendation letters, personal characteristics, and other relevant experiences. There is no fixed USMLE score cutoff.

Stanford University School of Medicine is the medical school of Stanford University and a leading academic institution dedicated to medical education, biomedical research, patient care, and healthcare innovation. Located in California, it is part of Stanford Medicine, which integrates education, research, and clinical care to advance healthcare and train future healthcare professionals. The institution supports interdisciplinary learning and research across a wide range of medical specialties and scientific fields. The Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program provides four years of comprehensive training in diagnostic imaging, with clinical experience across Stanford Health Care and affiliated hospitals. Residents receive progressive training in areas including abdominal imaging, breast imaging, cardiothoracic imaging, musculoskeletal imaging, neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, pediatric radiology, and interventional radiology, supported by teaching, research, and professional development opportunities.

1. Submit the application exclusively through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit all required supporting documents by the application deadline.
3. Stanford reviews applications using a holistic selection process.
4. Selected applicants are invited for a virtual interview.
5. Diagnostic Radiology candidates are interviewed on one of five scheduled dates in January and February 2027.
6. Each candidate is interviewed by five faculty members and chief residents.
7. Stanford plans to match 11 Diagnostic Radiology residents for the 2026–2027 recruitment cycle.
8. Final placement is completed through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), with Match Day scheduled for March 19, 2027.