Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
The Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Neurological Surgery residency in Palo Alto, CA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Our neurosurgeons perform 6,000 neurosurgical operations every year. We treat, cure, and treat neurological conditions with the precision needed to restore patients to their lives. Our neurosurgery program is at the forefront of scientific research.
Summarized from the program’s official website, checked October 5, 2026. Confirm details with the program.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $96948.80Stanford 2026–2027 page continues these salaries pending a new SHC-CIR contract. Carried-forward rate includes $12,000 housing; phone and meal bonuses excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $101192.00Stanford 2026–2027 page continues these salaries pending a new SHC-CIR contract. Carried-forward rate includes $12,000 housing; phone and meal bonuses excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $107868.80Stanford 2026–2027 page continues these salaries pending a new SHC-CIR contract. Carried-forward rate includes $12,000 housing; phone and meal bonuses excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $113276.80Stanford 2026–2027 page continues these salaries pending a new SHC-CIR contract. Carried-forward rate includes $12,000 housing; phone and meal bonuses excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $119558.40Stanford 2026–2027 page continues these salaries pending a new SHC-CIR contract. Carried-forward rate includes $12,000 housing; phone and meal bonuses excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $124280.00Stanford 2026–2027 page continues these salaries pending a new SHC-CIR contract. Carried-forward rate includes $12,000 housing; phone and meal bonuses excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $130540.80Stanford 2026–2027 page continues these salaries pending a new SHC-CIR contract. Carried-forward rate includes $12,000 housing; phone and meal bonuses excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $135865.60Stanford 2026–2027 page continues these salaries pending a new SHC-CIR contract. Carried-forward rate includes $12,000 housing; phone and meal bonuses excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 11, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- pgy_salaries (verified, 2026-10-11): Official institution-wide resident schedule for academic year 2026–2027. Stanford 2026–2027 page continues these salaries pending a new SHC-CIR contract. Carried-forward rate includes $12,000 housing; phone and meal bonuses excluded. Source 1
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- John Ratliff, MD
- selsor@stanford.edu
Contact details checked October 5, 2026.
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.