Our two-year rheumatology fellowship is designed to give you the skills and experience needed to build a successful career in clinical practice, research or academic medicine. Throughout your training, you will rotate through a variety of clinical settings, gaining hands-on experience with a wide range of rheumatic diseases. We provide personalized support and mentorship to help you reach your professional goals.
Hands-on clinical training to build your skills + confidence
You will take part in diverse clinical rotations that provide practical experience in both inpatient and outpatient care. This includes managing complex cases, performing procedures and working closely with subspecialty teams to broaden your expertise. Some of the key clinical experiences include:
- Inpatient consult rotations and outpatient general rheumatology clinics
- Subspecialty clinics such as dermatology-rheumatology and pulmonary-rheumatology
- Joint aspiration and injection procedures
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound and imaging review sessions
These varied clinical experiences will prepare you to confidently manage a wide range of rheumatology cases.
Educational activities that deepen your knowledge
Our curriculum offers a variety of regular educational sessions designed to strengthen your understanding of rheumatology and improve your clinical reasoning. These interactive activities also give you opportunities to collaborate with faculty and peers and build teaching skills. Your educational experience includes:
- Weekly didactic lectures covering foundational and advanced topics
- Journal clubs and case-based learning discussions
- Morbidity and mortality conferences
- Teaching opportunities for medical students and residents
These learning opportunities are designed to strengthen your expertise and foster critical thinking throughout your fellowship.
Research + scholarly opportunities to advance your interests
We support fellows who want to explore research and academic projects, offering mentorship and access to resources that help you succeed. Whether you are interested in clinical research, quality improvement or translational science, our faculty and the Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) provide guidance and support. Research opportunities include:
- Mentorship from faculty experienced in clinical and translational research
- Access to CTSI resources and collaboration
- Support for presenting your work at local and national conferences
- Involvement in quality improvement and educational initiatives
Our supportive environment encourages you to pursue research that aligns with your goals and contributes to the field.
Program structure designed for personalized learning + mentorship
Our small program size allows for individualized attention and close working relationships with faculty. We accept two fellows one year and one fellow the next, which helps ensure dedicated mentorship and support throughout your training. Key features of the program include:
- Fully accredited by the ACGME with no citations
- Faculty members who are clinicians, researchers and subspecialists committed to your development
- A curriculum that balances clinical training, education and research
This structure ensures you receive the guidance and support needed to maximize your training experience.
Career preparation for a range of paths in rheumatology
Upon completing the fellowship, you will be ready to excel in diverse career settings. Our graduates go on to succeed in private practice, academic medicine and research roles. We focus on developing your clinical expertise, leadership abilities and professional skills to help you thrive in your chosen path. Career preparation includes:
- Training that builds strong clinical and procedural skills
- Leadership and teaching experience
- Ongoing support for professional growth and networking
We are committed to supporting your growth every step of the way and helping you build a rewarding career in rheumatology.
