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3180 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Access to the facilities at 3180 Porter Drive, including the building, meeting rooms, and desks, is limited to Department of Medicine (DoM) employees. Any individuals invited to the building should be accompanied by a DoM staff member at all times.

All building access requests must be approved by the Division Director.

Department of Medicine Staff

A concierge sits at the main entrance in the back of the building, Monday through Friday from 7:30am-4pm. To enter the building without a badge, please use the main entrance (accessible via the back parking lot). Access outside of building hours will require your School of Medicine (SoM) badge.

For DoM staff with 3180 Porter Drive as their primary work location requesting building access, please email the Operations Lead a photo of the back of your SoM badge. Stanford Health Care (SHC) Security team will grant building access within 2-3 days. For after-hours lockouts, call SHC Security Services at 650-723-7222.

Contingent, Graduate Student, Postdoctoral Fellow, and Affiliate Access

When requesting access for contingent staff, graduate students, or postdocs, provide an end date (e.g., contract or academic term end). Graduate students should be granted access on a quarterly basis, and postdocs are generally granted access for 1 year, or based on appointment length.

Temporary access for affiliates requires a business justification and end date. Access is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

To request access for non-DoM staff, please send the following information to the Operations Lead:

1. Name and contact details (phone & email)
2. Request type (add/modify access, new/replacement badge, update badge information)
3. Building, floor, and room access required
4. Badge number (for updates to existing badge)
5. Start/end date
6. Detailed business justification

Please reach out to dreamadmin@stanford.edu with questions and for assistance.

Staff without assigned spaces may use the DoM drop-in space on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Please submit all space requests (including assigned desk, office, or storage) to the DREAM Operations Lead. The DoM facilities team will review all requests before approval.

The DoM Facilities Team is responsible for overseeing all facilities-related operations. A list of common inquiries and who to contact is below for reference.

For questions regarding building policy, approvals, or more information about the facilities, please contact the Director of Facilities Operations, Michael Polochak.

Building Issues

Please contact the Garrett Joseph to request assistance with building issues, including:

• Pest control
• Light switches or lighting issues
• Temperature or thermostat issues
• Windows/doors not opening/closing
• Plumbing issues (toilets/urinals/sinks)
• Repairing cabinetry, bookshelves, window coverings, or other building items

Project Requests

Please contact the Garrett Joseph regarding all projects:

• Hanging pictures/whiteboards
• Moving of equipment/furniture
• Requests for room renovations
• Installing purchased furniture, shelving
• Rekeying door locks or ordering additional keys
• Installing signage, cabinetry, bookshelves, window coverings, or other building items

Purchasing

Please contact Garrett Joseph or the DREAM Operations Lead prior to purchasing or installing the following:

• Shelving
• Live plants
• Large decorations
• Furniture (e.g. desks, chairs, storage cabinets, etc.)
• Space heaters, AC units, air purifiers, and/or other electronics
• Flyers, photos, or other decorative items in shared cubicle spaces