Fellowship in Rheumatology

1. Must hold a medical degree or equivalent qualification.
2. Must complete the required accredited Internal Medicine residency for clinical fellowship entry.
3. Must submit an application through the Electronic Residency Application Service.
4. Must participate in the National Resident Matching Program.
5. Must provide the application documents and recommendations required by the program.
6. Applicants interested exclusively in research fellowships should contact their proposed faculty mentor directly.
7. Applicants pursuing research funding must meet the eligibility requirements of the relevant grant.

The Rheumatology Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine prepares physicians for careers in clinical rheumatology, academic medicine, and research. The two-year clinical program provides experience in diagnosing and managing inflammatory and autoimmune diseases in inpatient and outpatient settings. Fellows receive training in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, systemic sclerosis, and other musculoskeletal disorders. The program includes subspecialty clinics, musculoskeletal ultrasound training, educational conferences, and faculty mentorship. Research-focused fellows can pursue clinical, translational, or laboratory research, with opportunities to extend training for a third year.

1. Applicants must confirm that they meet the medical degree and Internal Medicine residency requirements.
2. Prepare the application documents and recommendation letters required by the program.
3. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service.
4. Participate in the National Resident Matching Program for clinical fellowship placement.
5. Selected applicants attend interviews according to the program’s recruitment schedule.
6. Applicants interested only in research training should contact the faculty member with whom they wish to work.
7. Successful applicants complete the institution’s credentialing and onboarding requirements before starting the fellowship.