Fellowship in Complex Family Planning

1. Must have completed an accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology residency before entering the fellowship.
2. Candidates should have an M.D. or equivalent medical degree and meet the requirements for clinical fellowship training.
3. Applicants should have an interest in complex family planning, including abortion care, contraception, and early pregnancy management.
4. Candidates interested in clinical care, public health, advocacy, policymaking, research, and teaching are encouraged to apply.
5. The fellowship is Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited.

Stanford Medicine Health Care (SHC), affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine, is a leading academic healthcare institution focused on advanced patient care, medical education, and research. Its Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology provides specialized clinical training and fellowship opportunities across various areas of women’s health. The Fellowship in Complex Family Planning is a two-year fellowship designed to provide advanced training in complex family planning, including abortion care, contraception, early pregnancy management, and comprehensive gynecologic care. The program also provides fellows with experience in public health, advocacy, policymaking, teaching, international health, and clinical or basic science research, preparing them for academic and clinical careers in complex family planning.

1. Applications are made through the Society of Family Planning Fellowship in Family Planning application process.
2. Applicants are considered for the Stanford Complex Family Planning Fellowship through the fellowship matching process.
3. Selected candidates are invited for interviews; Stanford lists the 2026 interview dates as August 25 and August 26, 2026.
4. Applicants should prepare the required fellowship application materials as specified by the Society of Family Planning.
5. Fellowship-related questions can be directed to the Complex Family Planning Fellowship Program Manager.