Rheumatology (IM)
Specialty
Specialty Training
| Academic year | 2024 |
| Number of accredited programs | 138 |
| Length of accredited training | 2 |
| Minimum number of prior years required | 3 |
| Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion | no |
| Average number of PY1 interviews | 27.3 |
| Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview | 11% |
| Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview | 76% |
| Total number of active residents/fellows | 580 |
| Average number of residents/fellows | 4.4 |
| Average percent female | 64% |
| Average percent international medical graduates | 40% |
| Average percent DOs | 14% |
| Average number of full-time physician faculty | 10.6 |
| Average number of part-time physician faculty | 1.2 |
| Average percent female full-time physician faculty | 55% |
| Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow | 2.4 |
| Average hours on duty per week | 47 |
| Average maximum consecutive hours on duty | 13 |
| Average days off duty per week | 1.5 |
| Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics | 55% |
| Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings | 19% |
| Average resident/fellow compensation | $76,692.62 |
| Average number of days of vacation | 20 |
Combined Training Programs
Graduates' Career Plans
In 2024, 281 residents or fellows completed training in Rheumatology (IM). Program directors knew of the plans of 242 (86.1%). Please interpret the following accordingly.
| Completing training | 281 |
| With known plans | 242 (86.1%) |
| Pursuing more training | 8 (3.3%) |
| Practicing in the US | 118 (48.8%) |
| Group practice | 68 (57.6%) |
| In same specialty | 118 (100%) |
| In same state as program | 31 (26.3%) |
| In NHSC or similar underserved area | 3 (2.5%) |
| Academician | 109 (45%) |
| Full-time | 103 (94.5%) |
| Military | 1 (0.4%) |
| Non-clinical research | 3 (1.2%) |
| Non-medical career/left country | 2 (0.8%) |
| Unemployed | 1 (0.4%) |