PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Associated institution
- Stanford University
- Destination
- United States
- Format & duration
- Online · 2 weeks
- Age / stage
- See eligibility
- Type
- Academic courses
- Information year
- 2027
Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- Practise knot tying and suturing on training materials with live demonstrations and feedback.
How surgical skills are taught online
The programme pairs cardiothoracic anatomy and physiology with demonstrations. Listed topics include knots, sutures, bypass grafts and valve replacement. Supervised practice on training materials connects movements to anatomy; it is not patient care.
Eligibility and international applicants
International high-school applicants are eligible. The usual minimum age is 16, with an exception for high-school juniors.
Dates and costs
Schedule
June 21–July 2 or July 12–23, 2027. Applications run January 4–March 12.
Costs
2027 tuition is US$4,500 including educational supplies. The non-refundable application fee is US$95.
Official source ↗PROVIDER INFORMATION
Details from the provider
Grade and age
- 2027 · Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the first day of the program. Official source ↗
Application materials
- Items listed in the application instructions: school transcript, recommendation. Official source ↗
Fees and inclusions
- 2027 · Application fee: $95 USD (non-refundable) Official source ↗
- 2027 · The program fee is $4,500 USD , which includes all necessary educational supplies. Official source ↗
- 2027 · 7) Application fee of $95 (non-refundable). Official source ↗
Explore the official pages
Fit and preparation
Convert both lecture and skills sessions from Pacific time and check that you can attend the full schedule.
Try this before you apply
Sketch blood flow through the heart and mark the valves. Ask what a narrowing might affect and what the drawing cannot establish.
Frequently asked questions
Is the online option just recorded video?
The published format includes instruction, demonstrations and supervised practice. Check live session times in your time zone and confirm how and when practice materials are supplied.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗med.stanford.edu
- Official source 2 ↗med.stanford.edu
- Official source 3 ↗med.stanford.edu
Check the relevant official edition for fees, eligibility and sessions. Images primarily use official programme or university material, with other sources credited separately. They illustrate programme or campus context, not a specific current-year class.
