Rheumatology Fellowship

Welcome to the Johns Hopkins Rheumatology Fellowship Program! We are a thriving academic program which traces its roots to the contributions of its first Professor of Medicine, Sir William Osler. Our mission is to train and develop leaders and innovators in Rheumatology who will advance the field through clinical, educational, and research excellence.

We foster the development of outstanding Rheumatologists through:

We have a rich infrastructure and a supportive environment that allows each fellow to reach their full potential under the tutelage of world-renowned faculty. The Division of Rheumatology at Johns Hopkins has been ranked #1 in the nation since 2005 and is internationally-known for its contributions through patient care across the clinical spectrum of rheumatic disease, and through ground-breaking research that has propelled the field forward. 

We have a two-year ACGME- accredited fellowship program. An additional year for those on the research track is available through our NIH T32 program.  Training opportunities are tailored to the desired career path of each fellow, to maximize the institutional resources available as well as support personal and professional growth.  

Applying to our program

Applicants should hold a terminal degree (MD, DO, MD/PhD) from an accredited medical school and by the time of fellowship enrollment, must have completed an accredited internship and internal medicine residency.

Four fellowship positions are available in the Rheumatology fellowship each year on a competitive basis. 

You must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The academic year begins in July.  All candidates must register through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Specialties Matching Service (SMS). Fellowship appointments are made through the Rheumatology Subspecialty Match Program. 

Interviews will be conducted virtually in September 2024. 

Program Highlights

• 35 full time faculty with diverse, nationally and internationally, recognized expertise
• Seven disease-specific established Centers of Excellence
• Diverse patient population with a regional, national, and international draw; service to under-resourced patients in the community 
• Two major high-volume and state of the art teaching hospitals (Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview)
• Wealth of institutional resources including a precision medicine platform providing opportunities to engage in cutting edge research 
• Support and resources for research and scholarly activities, and attendance in national and international meetings for presentations 
• In-house training program for musculoskeletal ultrasound with support for USSONAR participation 
• Full complement of didactics with weekly conferences that are learner-centered 
• Program leadership is constantly adapting fellowship curriculum to current needs 
• Truly fellow-centered program with individualized opportunities 
• Strong culture within the division that is inclusive, supportive and engaging 

Fellowship Program Leadership