Education

Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship

How To Apply

We invite you to learn more about our program, meet our faculty, fellows, and staff and explore our hospital using the links below, but nothing replaces an actual visit. We participate in the National Residency Matching Program as part of the Pediatric Subspecialties Fall Match.  All applications must be submitted through ERAS.

To be eligible for the Fellowship Program, the candidate must have an MD/DO degree and the qualifications to obtain a license to practice medicine in the State of Illinois. The candidate must be a Resident in Pediatrics at the PL-2 level or higher at an ACGME accredited program or have completed this training. Upon completion of a Pediatric Residency Program, the candidate must be eligible to take board examinations in Pediatrics offered by the American Board of Pediatrics. For candidates that lack these specific qualifications, such as those applying from outside of the United States, applications may be considered on an individual basis. 

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis as of the program start date.  If sponsorship is needed, J-1 visas are preferred.

  • Friday, September 1st, 2023 | 8:30am - 12:30pm CST
  • Friday, October 20th, 2023 | 8:30am - 12:30pm CST
  • Friday, November 3rd, 2023 | 8:30am - 12:30pm CST

 

Candidates invited to interview with our section will engage with all pediatric rheumatology faculty, staff and current trainees.  If an applicant has a particular clinical or research interest, we will be glad to arrange a time to meet other  medical center faculty based on their at Comer Children's Hospital at the University of Chicago.  

All interviews will be conducted virtually via zoom and will take place on Fridays from 8:30am - 12:30pm CST.

Zoom information will be shared prior to your interview date.

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    • We suggest parking in Garage B - Parking validation will be provided at the end of your interview day
      • Parking Lot B: 5656 S. Maryland Ave. Turn on Maryland Avenue from 56th Street and the entrance will be on your right. You can also enter on Cottage Grove Avenue. This garage is best for patients and visitors going to the Center for Care and Discovery (CCD). Patient and visitor parking are on the first six levels. Staff permit parking is on the top two levels. A walking bridge on Level 2 connects Parking B and CCD. Parking B Office is located on Level 2 near the walking bridge.