Rheumatology Fellowship

Overview

One of the largest rheumatology training programmes in the US, producing bench scientists, clinical investigators/educators and practising clinicians.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

Not stated on official page

Start

Institution policy (UCLA GME): appointments run 1 July to 30 June

Positions

ACGME-approved for 10 fellowship slots (number varies with STAR programme participation)

Accreditation

ACGME-accredited

Department

Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Not stated on official page

International applicants

Institution policy (UCLA GME, ACGME programmes): IMGs eligible with ECFMG certification (USMLE Steps 1-2) or a full California licence; all IMG applicants must be reviewed by the GME office/DIO before an offer and must meet California licensure requirements to continue training

Visa support

Institution policy (UCLA GME, ACGME programmes): ECFMG-sponsored clinical J-1 is the preferred visa; H-1B considered only for US LCME/AOA graduates moving from F-1 OPT, trainees already in clinical training on H-1B with enough time left, or physicians of national/international renown (department-funded, case by case)

Licence requirement

Institution policy (UCLA GME): all residents/fellows must comply with Medical Board of California (or Osteopathic Board) licensure requirements - a PTL or full California licence - at appointment and reappointment; non-compliance means non-appointment; fellows from outside institutions must have passed all USMLE/COMLEX steps

How to apply

Deadline

Not stated on official page

Application method

ERAS

Funding

Funding

Institution policy (UCLA ACGME residents/fellows, CIR-SEIU contract): from 1 Sept 2026 PGY4 $108,102; PGY5 $111,894; PGY6 $115,477; PGY7 $118,801; PGY8 $124,242 (PGY1 $98,466); rising from 1 July 2027 (PGY4 $113,508); plus $8,000/yr Resident Enhancement Fund

Official sources