Head and Neck Anesthesia / Advanced Airway Management

Overview

Clinical-instructor training in complex head-and-neck surgery and advanced airway management, integrating real-case experience, simulation and research.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Instructorship

Duration

1 year

Start

Institution policyStanford GME contracts are issued per academic year (1 July - 30 June); standard start late June/1 July

Positions

1–2 per year

Accreditation

Not stated on official page

Department

Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Confirm programme-specific prior training and clinical appointment requirements

International applicants

Institution policyIMGs welcome to apply; must hold a valid ECFMG certificate and be able to obtain Medical Board of California licensure; non-ACGME fellowships need ACGME Non-Standard Training recognition before J-1 sponsorship

Visa support

Institution policyJ-1 (ECFMG) is the primary visa; H-1B permitted only in some circumstances with GME approval; O-1 rarely, varies by department

Licence requirement

Institution policyMedical Board of California Postgraduate Training License required within 180 days of starting an ACGME programme (USMLE Steps 1 & 2 CK passed); non-ACGME programmes require a full California licence by the start date

How to apply

Deadline

Not stated on official page

Application method

Email CV and letter of interest to the programme director

Funding

Funding

Institution policyPaid on Stanford Health Care housestaff scale 2026-27: PGY4 $113,276.80, PGY5 $119,558.40, PGY6 $124,280.00, PGY7 $130,540.80 (base includes housing allowance)

Official sources