University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
About This Program
Our fellowship combines exceptional clinical training, world-class mentorship, and a collaborative academic environment to prepare the next generation of leaders in rheumatology. Fellows train across three complementary clinical sites within Penn's integrated campus, caring for patients with common and complex rheumatic diseases in a quaternary referral center, a diverse urban health system, and the Philadelphia VA. Supported by internationally recognized faculty, robust research training, and a
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Michael David George, MD, MSc
Hosp of the Univ of Pennsylvania
Primary Program Contact
John Davis
Univ of Pennsylvania Health System
Locations
Hosp of the Univ of Pennsylvania
5th Fl White Bldg
3400 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
3400 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283
34th St & Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4322
3900 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
51 N 39th St
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2699
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
- 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 - Sep 30, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 9
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 8 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.