Rheumatology Fellowship

Overview

A two-year ACGME-approved clinical programme with NIH T32-sponsored third and fourth research years for fellows seeking academic research careers.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

2 years (optional 3rd and 4th research years via NIH T32)

Start

Institution policyNYP GME appointment year generally runs 1 July to 30 June

Positions

4

Accreditation

ACGME-approved

Department

Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Not stated on official page

International applicants

Institution policyInternational medical graduates eligible for NYP GME appointment with a valid ECFMG certificate (or a full NY licence); prerequisite training must be ACGME/AOA/RCPSC/CFPC or ACGME-I (Advanced Specialty) accredited, with a GMEC-approved exception route for exceptionally qualified IMGs; J-1 (ECFMG) visa only

Visa support

Institution policyNewYork-Presbyterian GME accepts foreign nationals only with J-1 (ECFMG) status or their own work authorisation; no H-1B, H-1B1, F-1 or E-3 sponsorship; O-1 supported only in very limited cases (NYP GME Visa Rules, 2027 recruitment packet)

Licence requirement

Institution policy (NY State Education Dept): trainees in ACGME-accredited programmes do not need a NY physician licence or limited permit; other (non-ACGME) clinical fellowship posts require a NY licence or limited permit (IMGs need ECFMG certification). NYP reimburses initial licence fee ($735) and renewals

How to apply

Deadline

Rolling

Application method

Not stated on official page

Funding

Funding

Institution policyNewYork-Presbyterian 2026-27 house-staff salary PGY1 $96,600; PGY2 $107,000; PGY3 $115,700; PGY4 $119,100; PGY5 $123,000; PGY6 $125,200; PGY7 $129,100, plus $7,500 living supplement, $1,000 academic stipend, $2,000 Lyft credit and $2,160 meal stipend

Official sources