University of Missouri-Columbia Program
About This Program
We will be recruiting for 2 positions for the academic year starting July 1, 2026. The primary mission of the rheumatology fellowship program at the University of Missouri-Columbia is to train outstanding clinical rheumatologists. Our fellows get extensive exposure to a broad spectrum of rheumatic - diseases during the two years of clinical training.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Chokkalingam Siva, MD
Univ of Missouri Hosps and Clinics
Primary Program Contact
Holly Dunn, MD
University of Missouri-Columbia
Locations
Univ of Missouri Hosps and Clinics
CE326 Clinical Support & Education Bldg
5 Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212
One Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212
800 Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65201-5297
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- ERAS®
- 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(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Oct 3, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 29, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 25, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 31, 2026 - Nov 6, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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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.