Department of Medicine

Our Mission

The Department of Medicine is committed to setting the highest standards for patient care, ground-breaking biomedical research, professional education, teaching, and training. We are devoted to advancing the science of medicine by developing new methods to prevent, diagnose, and treat all aspects of human disease and strive to provide compassionate and pioneering health care to all of our patients.

900 Faculty, 550 Trainees, & 1200 Staff across 15 Divisions

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200M+ Sponsored Research & 300+ New Awards Annually

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A Hub of Clinical Care Centers & Programs in the Bay Area

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Reimagining Education, Training & Patient Care

Residency Program

We strive to create an exceptional environment for training future academic leaders through our commitment to:

Excellence in education and patient care
Comprehensive, hands-on clinical experience
Distinguished faculty and high-impact research programs

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Medicine Grand Rounds

We convene globally recognized leaders whose research and innovation are shaping the future of health, science, and policy.

Global health and population science leaders advancing health metrics and policy
Pioneers in aging, longevity, and disease prevention research
Influential experts in infectious disease, public health, and AI-driven biomedical innovation

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Faculty

Whether you come here to heal, study, or teach, our incredible faculty work hard to create a Department of Medicine like no other.

National and global leaders in organizations such as the American Heart Association and Endocrine Society, and members of premier scientific academies
Recipients of distinguished honors and research awards, with impactful scholarship across leading journals

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Department in the News

June 3, 2026
| Community & Culture

Stanford Health Career Collaborative Brings Medicine to Life for Local High School Students

The Stanford Health Career Collaborative (HCC) recently hosted a transformative field trip to Stanford Medicine, immersing students in hands-on experiences alongside mentorship from medical students and professionals.
May 20, 2026
| Primary Care & Population Health

Q&A with Dr. Amelia Sattler

Clinical Associate Professor Amelia Sattler discusses the beginnings of Stanford’s Integrated Behavioral Health Program and its collaborative care model, which integrates psychiatry and social work into the primary care setting.
May 20, 2026
| Community & Culture

San Francisco High Schoolers Envision Their Future in Medicine

Stanford Department of Medicine's Community and Culture Program partnered with Neighborhood X Labs in bringing 19 San Francisco high schoolers to Stanford to explore diverse healthcare and STEM careers, aiming to close access gaps.
May 13, 2026
| Oncology

Teaching Pancreatic Cancer Cells to Self-Destruct

Q&A with Steven Corsello, MD, on a new approach to treating pancreatic cancer.
May 11, 2026
| Cardiovascular Medicine

The Hidden Gene Behind Sudden Cardiac Death

Gene therapy offers new hope for arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, a rare genetic heart disease linked to sudden cardiac death in young athletes.
May 6, 2026
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medicine

Your Heart in Your Pocket

A smartphone app born in a research lab is using artificial intelligence to nudge people toward healthier hearts.
April 15, 2026
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medicine

The $1 Trillion Problem AI Still Can’t Yet Solve

AI is transforming medicine, but not yet the $1 trillion administrative burden. New research reveals why healthcare’s most critical workflows remain unsolved.
March 6, 2026
| Q&A

How Language Shapes Health Equity: A Q&A With Samantha Wang, MD

A new national study led by Samantha X. Y. Wang, MD, sets out to understand exactly how language influences public attitudes toward health equity.
March 4, 2026
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medicine

Turning AI Promise into Real-World Practice

Stanford AI in Healthcare Leadership and Strategy: from Innovation to Implementation is a four-week hybrid experience designed for the people responsible for turning AI ideas into real-world impact.

The Future of Medicine

Insightful conversations with leading experts on the latest advancements in medicine, exploring innovations, challenges, and the future of healthcare.

May 17, 2026
| The Future of Medicine

Robert Wachter on the Digital Doctor

Dr. Robert Wachter discusses AI's role in reshaping healthcare, the challenges of electronic health records, and the promise and risks of AI tools, emphasizing optimism for future advancements.
May 10, 2026
| The Future of Medicine

Crystal Mackall on CAR-T Breakthroughs

Dr. Crystal Mackall discusses CAR T-cell therapy, her journey in oncology, challenges in treating solid tumors, and the future of RNA therapeutics and in vivo cell engineering.
April 26, 2026
| The Future of Medicine

Stephen Quake on Safer Prenatal Genetic Testing

In this episode, Stephen Quake discusses his breakthroughs in microfluidics and noninvasive prenatal testing, exploring how blood-based diagnostics could transform disease detection and care.

Annual Reports

2025 Annual Report

From Moments to Momentum

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Our Mission

900 Faculty, 550 Trainees, & 1200 Staff across 15 Divisions

200M+ Sponsored Research & 300+ New Awards Annually

A Hub of Clinical Care Centers & Programs in the Bay Area

Reimagining Education, Training & Patient Care

Residency Program

Medicine Grand Rounds

Faculty

Department in the News

Stanford Health Career Collaborative Brings Medicine to Life for Local High School Students

Q&A with Dr. Amelia Sattler

San Francisco High Schoolers Envision Their Future in Medicine

Teaching Pancreatic Cancer Cells to Self-Destruct

The Hidden Gene Behind Sudden Cardiac Death

Your Heart in Your Pocket

The $1 Trillion Problem AI Still Can’t Yet Solve

How Language Shapes Health Equity: A Q&A With Samantha Wang, MD

Turning AI Promise into Real-World Practice

The Future of Medicine

Robert Wachter on the Digital Doctor

Crystal Mackall on CAR-T Breakthroughs

Stephen Quake on Safer Prenatal Genetic Testing

Annual Reports

From Moments to Momentum

New Frontiers

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Stanford Department of Medicine:
The future begins now

Our Mission

900 Faculty, 550 Trainees, & 1200 Staff across 15 Divisions

200M+ Sponsored Research & 300+ New Awards Annually

A Hub of Clinical Care Centers & Programs in the Bay Area

Reimagining Education, Training & Patient Care

Residency Program

Medicine Grand Rounds

Faculty

Department in the News

Annual Reports

Connect with us

Stanford Department of Medicine: The future begins now

Stanford Department of Medicine:
The future begins now