Rheumatology Fellowship

Overview

A rheumatology fellowship training leaders in academic and clinical rheumatology, with a two-year clinical track and a three-year research track.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

2 years (clinical track) or 3 years (research track)

Start

Institution policyMost UCSF residents/fellows are appointed for June-August start dates (off-cycle starts possible)

Positions

Approved for 4 positions annually; generally accepts 3–4 first-year fellows

Accreditation

ACGME-accredited

Department

Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Not stated on official page

International applicants

Institution policyIMGs eligible if their school is in the World Directory/FAIMER and they hold a valid ECFMG certificate at application; non-US citizens need permanent residence, an appropriate visa or DACA

Visa support

Institution policyUCSF sponsors J-1 (ECFMG) and H-1B (incl. OPT) visas; H-1B/OPT require pre-approval by UCSF OGME; non-ACGME fellowships can take J-1 trainees only if ACGME Non-Standard Training (NST) recognised

Licence requirement

Institution policyCalifornia Postgraduate Training Licence (PTL) from the Medical Board of California required (full CA licence needed once accredited-training thresholds are reached)

How to apply

Deadline

Not stated on official page

Application method

Not stated on official page

Funding

Funding

Institution policySalaried on UCSF CIR collective-bargaining scale (rates effective 1 Oct 2025, incl. housing allowance): PGY4 $106,127; PGY5 $109,737; PGY6 $113,149; PGY7 $116,315; PGY8 $121,494; 2026-27 scale under union negotiation

Official sources