Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program
About This Program
Cleveland Clinic's Rheumatology Fellowship Program is designed to provide you with excellent training in the clinical practice of all rheumatology related disorders. Our program is intended to provide fellows with a comprehensive clinical and research education, preparing them for the breadth and intricacy of clinical practice in this amazing specialty. Driven by a shared passion for rheumatology, our faculty creates a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment where learning thrives.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Soumya Chatterjee, MD, MHS
Cleveland Clinic
Primary Program Contact
Colleen Vahcic-Weber, BA
Cleveland Clinic
Locations
Cleveland Clinic
Desk A50
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- 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
Sep 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 4, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 3, 2026 - Oct 20, 2026
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
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.