Stanford
Stanford (Medicine)
Stanford (pronounced: /ˈstæn.fərd/) is a term often associated with the Stanford University School of Medicine, a leading institution in medical research, education, and healthcare.
Etymology
The term "Stanford" originates from the name of the university, which was founded by Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane Stanford, in memory of their only child, Leland Stanford Jr., who died of typhoid fever.
Stanford University School of Medicine
The Stanford University School of Medicine is a premier research-intensive institution that improves health through leadership, collaborative discoveries, and innovation in patient care, education, and research. The school fosters an environment of diversity, professional growth, and exceptional education to all students.
Stanford Medicine
Stanford Medicine encompasses the Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford Health Care, and Stanford Children's Health. It is a leading center for medical research, treatment, and education in the United States.
Related Terms
- Stanford Health Care: An academic health system, part of Stanford Medicine, dedicated to providing excellent patient care and leading-edge research.
- Stanford Children's Health: The only health care network in the Bay Area – and one of the few in the country – exclusively dedicated to pediatric and obstetric care.
- Stanford University: A private research university located in Stanford, California, known for its academic strength, wealth, proximity to Silicon Valley, and ranking as one of the world's top universities.
- Leland Stanford: An American industrialist and politician, he is the founder of Stanford University.
- Jane Stanford: Co-founder of Stanford University alongside her husband, Leland Stanford.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stanford
- Wikipedia's article - Stanford
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