1. Undergraduate Education: You first need to complete a rigorous undergraduate degree, typically pre-med, focusing on sciences like biology, chemistry, and physics. A strong GPA and MCAT score are crucial.
2. Medical School Acceptance: Gaining admission to Stanford Medical School is exceptionally difficult. Thousands apply, and only a tiny fraction are accepted. You'll need outstanding academic performance, strong letters of recommendation, impressive extracurricular activities, and a compelling personal statement.
3. Residency in Pediatrics: After medical school, you must complete a residency in Pediatrics. Stanford's Pediatrics residency program is also extremely competitive.
4. Neonatology Fellowship: Following your pediatric residency, you would need to apply for and be accepted into a neonatology fellowship, which is a specialized training program in the care of newborn infants. Again, competition is fierce.
In short, becoming a neonatologist at (or even associated with) Stanford University requires years of dedication, exceptional academic achievement, and a considerable amount of luck in the highly competitive application processes at each stage.