Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program
About This Program
Rheumatology fellows have sufficient time and freedom for self-directed educational activities in addition to an exceptional amount of structured didactics and mentorship from our dedicated faculty. Our patient population represents the spectrum of racial, ethnic and socioeconomic distinction in Los Angeles. We collaborate with outstanding specialists in providing state-of-the-art care to our patients. Trainee benefits include a housing stipend and educational allowance and are updated regularly
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mariko Ishimori, MD
Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Arcelia Hernandez, BS
Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr
Locations
Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr
Ste 101
200 N Robertson Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211-6002
1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90509-7360
11301 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90073-2128
604 Rose Ave
Venice, CA 90291
8405 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.