Fellowship in Pediatric Rheumatology

1. Applicants must have completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited residency program, or be scheduled to complete it by July 1 of the expected fellowship start year.
2. Applicants must have passed all required components of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE): Step 1, Step 2 Clinical Knowledge, Step 2 Clinical Skills, and Step 3.
3. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for certification by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP).
4. Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Georgia.
5. International applicants must provide Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification.
6. International applicants must also provide evidence of successful completion of the ECFMG English examination.

Emory University School of Medicine, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading academic medical institution focused on medical education, clinical care, and research. Through its partnership with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, the institution provides specialized pediatric training and multidisciplinary patient care. The Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship is a three-year, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-accredited program designed to train physicians in diagnosing and managing rheumatic diseases and related conditions in children and adolescents. The program combines clinical training, collaborative patient care, and mentored basic science, translational, and clinical research, while developing fellows’ leadership, teaching, quality improvement, and academic skills for careers in pediatric rheumatology.

1. Submit an application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Complete an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) -accredited residency program, or be on track to complete it by July 1 of the expected fellowship start year.
3. Provide the required examination results and documentation confirming eligibility for American Board of Pediatrics certification.
4. Demonstrate eligibility for medical licensure in Georgia.
5. International applicants must submit Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification and evidence of successful completion of the ECFMG English examination.
6. Attend an interview if selected by the program.
7. Register for and participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Pediatric Subspecialties Match, through which fellowship positions are offered.
8. Complete institutional credentialing and onboarding before beginning the fellowship.