What your hands-on training experience looks like in our rheumatology fellowship
The rheumatology fellowship program at Tufts Medical Center offers a structured, two-year experience that balances hands-on clinical work with academic development and career preparation. From day one, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values teaching, collaboration and high-quality care.
You’ll gain broad exposure to a full spectrum of rheumatic diseases across a variety of clinical settings at Tufts Medical Center. This includes:
- Inpatient consult services: You will evaluate and manage complex rheumatologic conditions
- Outpatient general rheumatology clinics: You will provide ongoing care for individuals with chronic rheumatic diseases
- Subspecialty clinic: You will develop specialized expertise in musculoskeletal ultrasound, managing high-acuity cases
- Longitudinal continuity clinic: You will oversee a personal panel of patients under faculty supervision
In your second year, you’ll have increased independence and time to focus on scholarly work, including:
- Clinical research
- Quality improvement projects
- Teaching medical students and residents
Throughout the fellowship, our faculty at Tufts Medical Center are dedicated to helping you reach your goals—whether you're aiming for clinical practice, academic medicine or further research. The environment is collegial and mentorship-driven, with an emphasis on continuous learning and compassionate, evidence-based care.
