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Stanford Medicine online courses

As a leader in the biomedical revolution, Stanford Medicine has a long tradition of pioneering research, creative teaching protocols, and effective clinical therapies. Learners around the world can now benefit from that tradition through a wide range of short courses led by expert Stanford Medicine faculty.

Learn online with Stanford Medicine

Stanford Medicine stands by the belief that education empowers and health education saves lives.

Stanford Medicine is an integrated academic health system comprising the Stanford School of Medicine and adult and pediatric healthcare delivery systems. Together, they harness the full potential of biomedicine through collaborative research, education and clinical care for patients. For more information, please visit med.stanford.edu.


Stanford Medicine has created a portfolio of online short courses that provide healthcare practitioners with a deeper understanding of how to care for the mental and physical well-being of their patients, and support everyday learners in making more informed decisions about their own health, as well as the health of their families and communities. Stanford Medicine short courses provide a whole-person approach to health, touching on exercise, nutrition, and mental wellness, with content designed by experts from Stanford Medicine.


Stanford Medicine delivers high-quality and engaging health education to learners around the world.

Learners have access to digital assets that reflect the knowledge and expertise of Stanford Medicine faculty, as well as the opportunity to network with members of the international healthcare industry. With a flexible online learning model, these part-time courses fit into the schedule of even the busiest learner, while still providing a personalized experience with support and expert feedback.


Learn online with Stanford Medicine

Stanford Medicine stands by the belief that education empowers and health education saves lives.

About Stanford Medicine

Stanford Medicine is an integrated academic health system comprising the Stanford School of Medicine and adult and pediatric healthcare delivery systems. Together, they harness the full potential of biomedicine through collaborative research, education and clinical care for patients. For more information, please visit med.stanford.edu.

About Stanford Medicine online programs and short courses

Stanford Medicine has created a portfolio of online short courses that provide healthcare practitioners with a deeper understanding of how to care for the mental and physical well-being of their patients, and support everyday learners in making more informed decisions about their own health, as well as the health of their families and communities. Stanford Medicine short courses provide a whole-person approach to health, touching on exercise, nutrition, and mental wellness, with content designed by experts from Stanford Medicine.

Why learn online with Stanford Medicine courses

Stanford Medicine delivers high-quality and engaging health education to learners around the world.

Learners have access to digital assets that reflect the knowledge and expertise of Stanford Medicine faculty, as well as the opportunity to network with members of the international healthcare industry. With a flexible online learning model, these part-time courses fit into the schedule of even the busiest learner, while still providing a personalized experience with support and expert feedback.

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