They provide funds for on-call meals, reimbursement for early application of California state medical license and an annual partial reimbursement for textbooks. An air-conditioned workout facility is available for housestaff 24 hours a day. Its population of 57,000 enjoys a mean income well above the national average and close proximity to a wide variety of recreational and cultural opportunities. Blessed with one of the most ideal climates in the continental United States the weather usually proves quite cooperative in the enjoyment of the readily accessible seashore, mountains, and multitude of State and National Parks. The city of San Francisco is less than an hour away and provides a wide range of cultural, culinary, and recreational potentials.
Local municipalities offer a number of cultural and recreational facilities for all ages.
In addition, members of the Stanford community may also take advantage of the educational, cultural and athletic facilities at Stanford University itself. The elementary and secondary school systems in the area are consistently ranked among the top in the country.