Rheumatology Fellowship Applicants
Applicant Prerequisites
- Graduates of Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)-approved U.S. and Canadian Medical Schools
- International Medical Graduates who have valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificates
- United States or Canadian medical schools must have completed at least three years of approved residency training in internal medicine
International Medical Graduates
VISA status for international medical graduates must be either:
- Permanent Resident or Alien status (i.e., “Green Card”)
- J-1 visa
How to Apply
Positions are offered through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). All applications must be submitted through ERAS.
A complete application consists of:
- Current Photograph (required)
- CV
- 3 letters of recommendation (including the medicine chair)
- ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
- Medical transcript
- MSPE
- USMLE or COMLEX Scores (passing scores are required for steps 1, 2 and 3)
All ERAS applications are reviewed and invitations to interview will be extended to those selected via e-mail.
ERAS 2026 Fellowship Application TimelineApplications received after our deadline of August 15th will not be considered for an interview.
Interviews
Interviews are held September - November of prior year for the July 1st start date.
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