Fellowship · via Internal Medicine

Rheumatology

Terminal subspecialty. Apply during or after Internal Medicine residency.

What this specialty is

Rheumatologists treat RA, lupus, vasculitis, scleroderma, spondyloarthritis, gout, and crystal arthropathies. Diagnostic and longitudinal medical management. Outpatient clinic dominant. Procedural work (joint injections, ultrasound) is growing.

Lifestyle & practice

Hours 40 to 50, very predictable. Compensation $260k to $310k.

Quick facts

Fellowship length: 2 years
Median comp: $270k to $310k

Resources to learn more

High-signal external links curated for residents and applicants.

American College of Rheumatology ↗
Specialty society. ACR Convergence meeting.

125

programs

283

positions / cycle

450

applicants / cycle

Simulated match rates· 2026 cycle

IM grad75%(target 72%)
IMG41%(target 38%)

Data source

NRMP SMS Program Results. Per-program quota + filled history extracted from NRMP Specialties Matching Service program-results PDFs (2020–2026).

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