Fellowship in Rheumatology

1. MD or equivalent medical degree from an accredited medical school
2. Successful completion of an ACGME-certified Internal Medicine Residency Program sponsored by a major university
3. Must be eligible for Internal Medicine certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
4. Must obtain a California medical license before starting the fellowship
5. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, Canadian citizens, or permanent residents of the U.S.
6. Candidates with J-1 or H-1B visas may be considered in special circumstances, particularly those with advanced degrees or significant research experience
7. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must have appropriate USMLE/FLEX certification

The Rheumatology Fellowship Program at UCSF School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited advanced fellowship program designed to train physicians in clinical rheumatology, research, medical education, and academic leadership. The program provides comprehensive training in the diagnosis and management of autoimmune and rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, scleroderma, inflammatory arthritis, myositis, osteoporosis, and other connective tissue disorders. Fellows receive clinical experience through inpatient consultations and outpatient specialty clinics across UCSF Health, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, and San Francisco VA Medical Center. The curriculum includes core rheumatology training, musculoskeletal ultrasound, multidisciplinary care, research projects, quality improvement activities, teaching opportunities, and specialized elective clinics such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, vasculitis, scleroderma, pediatric rheumatology, and sports medicine. The fellowship offers both a two-year clinical track and a three-year research track, preparing graduates for careers as expert rheumatologists, clinician-educators, and physician-scientists.

1. Submit the fellowship application through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service)
2. Register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Medical Specialties Matching Program
3. Submit required application documents through ERAS:
4. Completed ERAS application
5. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
6. Personal Statement
7. Three Letters of Recommendation
4. Mention career goals and interests in areas such as:
5. Clinical Rheumatology
6. Research
7. Medical Education
5. Application review by the UCSF Rheumatology Fellowship Selection Committee
6. Selected applicants are invited for fellowship interviews
7. Submit rank order list through NRMP
8. Final selection is completed through the NRMP Match process
9. Matched candidates begin Rheumatology Fellowship training at UCSF