Rheumatology Fellowship

Overview

A two-year programme across the Mount Sinai Health System focusing on clinical proficiency in year one and clinical or basic research in year two, with an optional third research year.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

2 years (optional third research year)

Start

1 July

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

Not stated on official page

Department

Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Usually 2–3 years of internal medicine completed; board eligible by end of first fellowship year

International applicants

Institution policyIMGs accepted with valid ECFMG certificate; may not begin training until an appropriate visa is obtained

Visa support

Institution policyMount Sinai Health System offers J-1 (ECFMG) and H-1B (categorical candidates in programmes of 2+ years, ECFMG-certified with USMLE Step 3 passed by Match) plus E-3 for Australians; programme director decides which is offered

Licence requirement

Institution policyResidents/fellows in ACGME-accredited programmes do not need a New York State licence (supervised practice exemption); non-ACGME fellows need a valid NY licence or limited permit

How to apply

Deadline

Completed applications reviewed through 15 September

Application method

ERAS and NRMP Specialties Matching Service

Funding

Funding

Institution policyACGME fellows paid by PGY level (Mount Sinai Hospital stipend effective January 2026: PGY4 $106,313, PGY5 $110,565); non-ACGME fellow pay set by programme funds

Official sources