Stanford Health Care Plastic Surgery Residency

Stanford, CaliforniaCommunityTrains at Stanford Health Care

#20

of 92 plastic surgery residency programs · likely range #15 to #25

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How it scores

  • Clinical training79Top 25% in plastic surgery
  • Faculty depth86Top 25% in plastic surgery
  • Research55Top half in plastic surgery
  • Pay and cost of living6Bottom half in plastic surgery

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At a glance

ProgramStanford Health Care Plastic Surgery Residency
LocationStanford, California
Main training hospitalStanford Health Care
SettingCommunity
PGY-1 salary$96,949 (2026-27)
Typical one-bedroom rent nearby$2,479 a month
Pay against rentMonthly pay covers rent 3.3 times
Visa sponsorshipJ-1 and H-1B
Positions a year—

Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.

Key research from Stanford Health Care plastic surgery

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Questions

Where is the Stanford Health Care plastic surgery residency?

The program trains residents in Stanford, California. Its main training hospital is Stanford Health Care.

How much do plastic surgery residents earn at Stanford Health Care?

PGY-1 residents earn $96,949 a year (2026-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $2,479 a month.

Does Stanford Health Care sponsor visas for plastic surgery residents?

The program says it sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas. Confirm the current policy with the program.

How is Stanford Health Care ranked for plastic surgery?

It ranks #20 of 92 plastic surgery programs in our 2027 rankings. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.

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