Please direct any questions about Stanford classes, med school requirements and everything in between to SPA’s Piazza Question Database and get your question answered!
Join the SPA leadership team!
On April - 12 - 2012ADD COMMENTS
The Stanford Premedical Association aims to help undergrads make an informed decision about pursuing medicine and to facilitate a supportive premedical community at Stanford University.
We are looking for individuals who truly want to improve the premed community at Stanford. In addition, we look for proactive and responsible
SPA has big goals for expanding our membership and influence on campus. In order to make our goals a reality, a strong commitment and genuine follow-through is required of the executive board members. If you feel that this is only something you want to do or can do for one quarter or will only do it half-heartedly, this position may not be right for you. Years spent serving SPA comes with advantages for board members. Medical Schools look favorably on an individual that has commitment and has found an activity they love and stick to. Developing leadership and learning how to plan successful events will be beneficial throughout life. Furthermore, the opportunity to work closely with medical school faculty and university officials will yield close advising relationships that can serve you well through the premedical and application process.
To apply to be a SPA executive board member, visit:
http://www.stanford.
DEADLINE: Sunday, May 1st, 11:59PM PST
If you have questions, feel free to contact SPA Co-Presidents Kevin (kvntran “at” stanford.edu) and Shelly (shellymx “at” stanford.edu)
Add your group to the Stanford Premed website & calendar!
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Are you involved with a health-related or pre-medical group on campus?
Let SPA know so your events can be publicized on our calendar and website! The calendar is on displayed on the front page of this website. Additionally, the “Resources” page lists various health-related groups on campus.
If interested, email us at stanfordpremed “at” gmail.com with the name of your group and a short group description. If possible, include a relevant .url for a group website. We will then contact you to give your group access to our calendar!
SIMS Shadowing Program Applications OPEN!
On February - 7 - 2012ADD COMMENTS
Considering a career in medicine and want to see if it’s right for you? Want a physician’s guidance in reaching your professional goals?
Apply for
Stanford Immersion in Medicine Series (SIMS) Physician Shadowing Program
for Spring Quarter 2011-2012!
Each academic quarter, Stanford undergraduates accepted to the SIMS program (MED160) are paired one-on-one with physicians from a variety of specialties at Stanford Hospital, LPCH, or the Palo Alto VA Hospital. Attend outpatient clinic, make morning rounds with the team, observe in the operating room, or chat with your mentor over coffee – shadowing through SIMS for an entire quarter will give you the opportunity to develop a close relationship with a physician mentor whose insight and expertise can help enhance (or even jump-start) your premedical experience.
Interested students must read this informational document containing detailed program guidelines and application instructions. Please realize that participating in SIMS is a serious commitment on the parts of both the student and the physician mentor. If you are accepted, you should be prepared to dedicate the time, effort, and professionalism to making the quarter-long shadowing experience into a sustainable mentoring relationship.
We are now accepting applications from Stanford undergraduate SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, and SENIORS. Please visit our website (http://sims.stanford.edu) for more information.
Application link: https://stanford.qualtrics.
Application deadline is Wednesday, February 22, 2011, at 11:59PM PST.
Application FAQs:
- If I’ve participated in SIMS in the past, do I need to reapply?
Yes, ALL students interested in shadowing during Winter Quarter must submit an application. If you are a returning student, you may use the essay space to explain why you are interested in shadowing another quarter.
- What does “health clearance” involve?
Participants must provide proof of immunization against hepatitis B (with positive titer), MMR, and varicella (chicken pox) and a negative TB skin test within the last twelve months. (A Tdap booster is also recommended for the pertussis epidemic.) Documentation of prior varicella contraction will not suffice; a positive blood titer is necessary. TB skin tests, vaccinations, and blood drawings can be arranged at the Vaden Health Center for a fee (click here for fee schedule). Many students get these done over break under their insurance policies.
Stanford Alumni with Successful Careers in Military Medicine
On February - 6 - 2012ADD COMMENTS
CDR Danny Shiau, MD, MPH (Stanford Undergrad Class of 1992)
LCDR Josephine Nguyen, MD (Stanford School of Medicine Class of 2003)
FRIDAY, February 10th, 5-6PM
Location: Sweet Hall, Room 118
With plenty of food from Pizza My Heart!
Dr. Josephine Nguyen and Dr. Danny Shiau will be presenting at the SUMMA Conference on Saturday, but they offered to meet with Stanford premeds on the day before! Unlike a recruiting event, they want to speak informally about their experiences as physicians for the Navy and as Asian minorities in the military. They will share the pros and cons about their involvement in the Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), such as how HPSP can pay for ALL of your medical education including residency. They will also answer any questions about being a Stanford premed, medical school, residency, military minorities, and practicing in the Navy. Dr. Nguyen has generously offered to provide plenty of food from Pizza My Heart!
About Lieutenant Commander Dr. Josephine Nguyen:
The Navy not only paid for her medical school at Stanford but also her residency at the University of Pennsylvania. In 1999 Dr. Nguyen graduated 2nd in her class from the United States Naval Academy and received an HPSP scholarship to attend Stanford School of Medicine. She completed a transitional internship at Bethesda Naval Hospital and then served as a flight surgeon in Japan for 2 years, which she feels was an invaluable experience in leadership development and simply “getting a break from all the studying.” While overseas, she traveled to Vietnam 3 times to volunteer in medical mission trips. She was then accepted to a dermatology residency at the University of Pennsylvania, and completed her residency in 2010. She currently serves as a dermatology staff physician at the renowned Walter Reed Military Medical Center.
Dr. Nguyen states, “After training at top civilian schools in the nation, I can say without a doubt, that military medicine has the latest medical devices and provides medical care that is equal in quality to other top training programs in the country. Being in the military has shaped my views on medicine and service to others. I have had invaluable experiences that have and continue to teach me how to be a better leader and better person. I am able to practice medicine without worrying about insurance issues or denying care to any of my patients. Joining the Navy was the best decision I ever made.”
About Commander Dr. Danny Shiau:
Dr. Shiau graduated from Stanford in 1992 with a BS in Biology. He received his M.D. from Uniformed Services University of Health Science (USUHS), in Bethesda MD and completed a Pediatric Internship at Naval Hospital San Diego. He received his MPH and completed his residency in Preventive Medicine at USUHS in 2006.
Navy tours include senior medical officer on USS Harpers Ferry in San Diego, VA and Threat Assessment department head at Preventive Medicine Unit Two in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Shiau is currently the deputy director of emergency preparedness at Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery in Washington DC, in charge of the influenza program and chemical/biological defense. He will be transferring this spring to the Pacific Command Surgeon office in Hawaii to be the public health officer, working on health diplomacy and surveillance capabilities.
More info…
Air Force HPSP: http://www.airforce.com/pdf/hpsp_scholarship.pdf
Winter Quarter Premed Boba Mixer
On February - 5 - 2012ADD COMMENTS
Anyone who wants to come but does not have a sib fam is WELCOME! Please do drop by, get boba, and meet your peers! 
This coming Thursday, the 9th, at 9:00 PM in Old Union Room 200, we will be having our Winter Premed Boba Mixer! PLEASE RSVP BY CLICKING HERE!
Take a quick break from studying for midterms, talk/meet your Bigs again (if you haven’t kept in contact), and enjoy your Boba! (We have a limited number of boba so make sure you come on time!)
We will also be starting a Relay for Life team for Stanford Premeds and we would love to have you be a part of our team. All team members will get this awesome premed shirt which will also be available for $15 at the mixer. If you’d like to sign up now, please visit our link!
Visit and “like” our Facebook page!
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Join the SPA Facebook group and get feed updates on the latest premed events!
Welcome!
On January - 3 - 2012ADD COMMENTS
Welcome to the new SPA website! My name is Daniel Wong (’13) and Jesse Ikeme and myself will be managing the new site. Thanks for your patience as we get the new site rolling!
