International Visiting Observer Program

Programme overview

Observation of Stanford Surgery teams (General Surgery, Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Colorectal, Surgical Critical Care, Abdominal Transplantation, Pediatric, Minimally Invasive and others). Multi-specialty programme; observation only.

Source intake statement at last review: Official institution page; current intake not confirmed

A published programme or position count does not establish a current vacancy.

Training and clinical exposure

Observing surgical teams in clinic and operating theatres; may also visit the clinical anatomy facility.Captured from the official source listed below

International applicant assessment

Acceptance, medical registration and immigration are separate decisions. Clinical training does not automatically confer operative privileges.

Can international surgeons apply?

Explicitly internationalCaptured from the official source listed below

Clinical role and hands-on restrictions

Observational only; no hands-on patient involvementCaptured from the official source listed below

Medical registration

Visiting Observer number assigned after preliminary approval; compliance, privacy and health questionnaire documents required.Captured from the official source listed below

Language

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Visa or work authorisation

Visa procedures are the applicant's responsibility; invitation letter with visit dates provided.Captured from the official source listed below

Application timeline and contact

Application deadline

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Commencement / intake

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Application cycle

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Published positions — not remaining vacancies

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

How to apply

Find a host faculty member, then submit online formCaptured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

Mohammed Al Kadhim, Program Manager, Global Engagement, kadhim2@stanford.eduCaptured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

Staff and consultant surgeons, medical doctors, RNs, surgical trainees and final-year medical students actively registered with an accredited medical school or health institution; a Stanford faculty member must agree to host.Captured from the official source listed below

Application documents

Online form after host agrees; signed compliance agreement, privacy agreement, health questionnaire, vaccination records.Captured from the official source listed below

Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

No financial compensation; Stanford does not cover travel, lodging or meals.Captured from the official source listed below

Fees and upfront expenses

USD 1,500 registration fee (covers processing and first week) plus USD 1,000 per additional working week, up to 4 weeks; paid by wire transfer.Captured from the official source listed below

Benefits and support

Certificate of participation available on request.Captured from the official source listed below

Accommodation or relocation

List of lodging options provided on request; applicant pays.Captured from the official source listed below

Unknown funding does not mean unpaid; unknown fees do not mean free. Confirm the written appointment terms before committing.

Host institution

Stanford Medicine (Department of Surgery)

Stanford Medicine (Department of Surgery) in Stanford, CA, United States hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Digestive. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.