Rheumatology Fellowship
The Mayo Clinic Rheumatology Fellowship provides advanced clinical, research, and educational training in rheumatology, preparing physicians for subspecialty board certification and academic or research careers.
Funder: Mayo Clinic
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (application and all supporting documentation)
Funding Amounts: Competitive stipend and benefits for each fellow; two positions per year; standard duration is two years with an optional third research year.
Summary: Advanced clinical, educational, and research training in rheumatology at Mayo Clinic for physicians who have completed internal medicine residency.
Key Information: Application via ERAS; deadline is Aug. 1 for the following July start.
Description
The Mayo Clinic Rheumatology Fellowship in Rochester, Minnesota, is a comprehensive, accredited two-year program designed to provide advanced training in clinical rheumatology, didactic education, and research. The program emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, offering fellows exposure to a wide spectrum of rheumatic diseases, hands-on procedural training (including musculoskeletal ultrasonography), and access to elective rotations across diverse subspecialties. An optional third year is available for fellows pursuing academic careers in research or education, with opportunities for certificate or master’s level coursework and healthcare delivery science. The fellowship fulfills American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) requirements and prepares graduates for subspecialty board certification in rheumatology.
