How to Apply
Fellowships in Rheumatology
Rheumatology fellowships are offered to MDs who have completed three years of post-graduate training in Internal Medicine or two years under the ABIM Research Pathway. All applicants are expected to be Board Eligible in Internal Medicine when beginning the Rheumatology Fellowship unless they are part of the ABIM Research Pathway. It is expected that all Rheumatology fellows will have passed USMLE I, II and III as requirements of training.
Waivers to this requirement may be granted on an individual basis. Details regarding certification for ABIM candidates may be found on the ABIM website.
Go to GME prospective applicants.
Rheumatology Fellowship 2025
All 2025 positions have been filled. We will be participating in the National Residency Matching Program and ERAS for our 2026 fellowship positions. We wil be accepting applications in July 2026.
Important Dates
July 2025: ERAS allows programs to view applicants
September 2024: Interviews start.
Interview days:
Friday, September 5, 2025
Friday, September 12, 2025
Friday, September 19, 2025
Friday, September 26, 2025
Friday, October 3, 2025
We will also be hosting a Meet & Greet with Division Faculty and Fellows on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Please submit the following required documents through ERAS only:
Fellowship Application
Curriculum Vitae
Medical School Transcript
USMLE Transcript
ECFMG Certificate if needed (transmitted by NBME)
At least three letters of recommendation
Personal Statement
Recent Photograph
Visa status for individuals who are not US citizens. At this time, we are only able to sponsor J1 visas.
For additional information please contact:
Jessica Chen
Rheumatology Fellowship Program Coordinator
Email: Jessica.Chen@stanford.edu
Audra Horomanski
Rheumatology Fellowship Program Director
Email: ahoroman@stanford.edu
