Application Instructions and Requirements

Application Instructions

The Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program utilizes the Association of American Medical Colleges' Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) and participates in the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®). Post-residency applications must be submitted through ERAS®. This year, the Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program has opted-in to participate in program signals. Paper applications will not be accepted.

To register with MyERAS® and review information regarding application procedures, requirements, and deadlines, please visit the Association of American Medical Colleges webpage on Applying to Fellowship with the ERAS® System.

Please visit the NRMP® website for details regarding the match process and registration information.

Application Timeline

Required Documentation to be Submitted via MyERAS® Portal

Please submit a completed MyERAS® application, which includes the following documentation:

Medical school transcript (certified English translation if from foreign institution)
Three letters of recommendation (more than three is optional)
Personal statement
- We welcome and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply and include in their personal statement more about their path traveled in medicine.
- The Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, and Stanford School of Medicine value trainees who are committed to advancing culturally-competent care for the wide variety of families we serve. Candidates may optionally include as part of their personal statement a brief discussion of how their work will further these ideals.
Current CV
USMLE transcript with scores to date
MSPE/Dean's letter (required for U.S. medical schools; provide if available for foreign medical schools)
Photograph for MyERAS® portal (optional)

Out-of-State and Out-of-Country Scholars

All applicants must have completed their residency from an ACGME-accredited program in either the U.S. or Canada. The Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine welcomes out-of-state and out-of-country scholars; however, we do not provide advice or support for becoming legally able to practice medicine in the state of California. All post-residency fellows must have a California Medical License prior to beginning their fellowship. The Stanford University Graduate Medical Education (GME) office supports J-1 and HB-1 visas for international trainees, so our fellowship program can consider these two types of visas. Please visit the following websites for more information: