University of Kansas School of Medicine Program
About This Program
We seek motivated, intelligent candidates for our ACGME-accredited two-year Rheumatology Fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Fellows gain outstanding clinical, procedural, and research training in a supportive academic environment. Rotations include KU Hospital and Kansas City VA, with access to multidisciplinary specialties. The program offers ultrasound training, diverse patient exposure, and strong mentorship to prepare fellows for lifelong learning and practice.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mehrdad Maz, MD
Univ of Kansas Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Kelley Hinshaw, BS
Univ of Kansas Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Kansas Med Ctr
5026 Wescoe MS 2026
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160-7317
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160-7100
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160-7220
4801 Linwood Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64128-2295
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.