National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program
About This Program
Fellows train at the NIH to become excellent clinical rheumatologists experienced in managing both common and complex rheumatologic diseases, including rare and orphan diseases. Fellows also choose our program to develop the research skills necessary to become independent investigators or academic rheumatologists. We offer opportunities for training in pediatric rheumatology through our collaboration with Children's National Hospital. Throughout the training, fellows experience cutting-edge sci
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Peter Grayson, MD, MSc
National Institute of Arthritis Musculos
Primary Program Contact
Tarene Griffiths
National Institute of Arthritis Musculo
Locations
National Institute of Arthritis Musculos
Bldg 10
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892-0001
10 Center Dr
Bethesda, MD 20892
600 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21287-1629
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
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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 for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
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Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 14-19 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.