Medical Student Education

The Department of Medicine provides an environment full of expertise, support, and community for medical students at any stage of their journey. From special programs in collaboration with other prominent universities and institutions to clerkships that provide unparalleled learning experiences, our medical students undertake an educational journey that is only possible here.


Pre-Clinical Curriculum

We offer a variety of programs for medical students that enable you to dive into unique educational curricula that are both rigorous and welcoming. Work with our world-class faculty at any stage of your educational journey, and take the next step towards greater work in the field of medicine.


Clerkships

Experience your clerkships in the thriving, active health care settings unique to the Stanford Department of Medicine. From the classroom to the operating room, our compassionate and knowledgeable faculty and staff enable your clerkship to be a uniquely impactful and insightful experience. With our wide array of programs across disciplines, the Department of Medicine provides a clerkship program well-suited to any student’s interests in medicine.